MIAMI – By now everyone knows that West Broward (Pembroke Pines) High will be a major force in Class 6A when the 2025 season gets started at the end of August.

Head Coach Brian McCartney and the Bobcats have already shown, during the spring and so far during the summer, that they have the skill to stay with anyone on their schedule showcasing talent during 7-on-7 events and camps.

On Wednesday at Florida International University, this program unleashed another part of their game that will certainly be something to keep an eye on.

When head coach Willie Simmons and his staff welcomed top offensive and defensive linemen to their campus – along with a 7-on-7 tournament – programs across south Florida started to get the full picture why this team will indeed be something special.

Five offensive linemen joined several other prospects for a camp that shined a spotlight on what this team will offer up front.

As several quality players took part during the morning, offensive line coach Edwin Pata had the chance to see some potential players that could land in this program in the coming years.

Here is a look at those West Broward players that turned heads:

2026 – Nathan “Nate” Dunhoft, 6’1, 260.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17940364/Nathan-Dunhoft

2027 – Avery Eason, 6’5, 300.

AWAITING VIDEO.

2026 – Bryan Granger, 6’3, 303.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19070089/Bryan-Granger

2026 – Nicholas “Nick” Ion, 6’3, 305.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20146553/Nicholas-Ion

2026 – Alejandro Schmitt, OT, 6’7, 305.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17990712/Alejandro-Schmitt

THERE WERE MORE OFFENSIVE LINEMEN WHO STOOD OUT.

While West Broward had the spotlight shining on their prospects, there were other offensive linemen on hand who also were on hand to showcase their talent – and in many cases – jump onto the radar:

2026

Caleb Barnes, Jacksonville Bolles

Jaylen Blackwell, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy

Mekhi Bradley, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas

Jackson Crowley, Ransom Everglades

Nasir Cruz, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy

Tyron Curnell, Ocoee

Tomas De Maria, Miami Christopher Columbus

Michael Edwards, Gainesville Buchholz

Shayne Fleming, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Chris Flowers, Hialeah

Aldo Fundora, Miami True North Classical Academy

Killian Garrard, Parrish Community

Jorge Gomez, Miami High

Julian Gomez, Miami Christopher Columbus

Adrean Guerra, Naples

Damion Johnson, Miami Dr. Krop

Jhayce Johnson, Pembroke Pines Flanagan

James Joseph, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy

Mezzaihs McDaniel, Brownsburg, Indiana

Eric Snow, Belle Glade Glades Day

Joshua Villalonga, Hialeah

Teddy Welch, Plantation American Heritage

2027

Dante De La Fe, Miami True North Classical Academy

Ethan De Llano, Miami Florida Christian

Thomas Dericho, Hialeah

Kalel Franck, Hialeah

Anthony German, Miami High

Ja’Kobe Hampton, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Caleb Ibebunjo, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Jeremy Priest, Titusville

Alejandro Raldes, Miami True North Classical Academy

Ronald Riley III, Miami True North Classical Academy

Corm Shaer, Gainesville Buchholz

Nicholas Soto, Coconut Creek Monarch

Maxwell Violet, Sunrise Piper

Jamarian Wilson, Miami Central

2028

Endry Contreras, Hialeah

Kaidin Moore, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Gregory Ryals, Hialeah

Levi Samosky, Titusville

Henrique Santos, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Michael Siniscalchi, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

Ayden Steen, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer

2029

Damian Agudelo, Miami True North Classical Academy

Darius Little, Miami Rise Prep

Freddy Romero, Miami Florida Christian

Samu Ruiz, Miami Florida Christian

Maximus Trujillo, Miami Florida Christian

NEXT: A look at some of the top defensive players who headed to FIU.

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BOCA RATON – Two years ago after his freshman season, Ben Gula began to get noticed by colleges across the country, even earning some verbal offers.

As some impressive programs came through Cypress Bay High in Weston, Gula was someone who stood out as a prospect that had size and plenty of athleticism for a 15-year-old. He was indeed a prospect for the future.

With a g=few program changes and several players moving on, Gula had a decision to make. Stay or make a move to powerhouse Chaminade-Madonna. He chose to head to Hollywood after his sophomore year for the spring.

After spending those few months with the nationally rated Lions, he decided to head back, and it paid off last year as he becomes one of the top offensive linemen in Florida, playing tackle, guard and center.

After showcasing his many skills last Sunday at the University of Miami, this 6’5, 260-pounder was now back on the map as he more than held his own in Coral Gables.

On Wednesday afternoon as Florida Atlantic University and Florida State University combined to host a camp, Gula took center stage as coaches, players and members of the media had the chance to see him perform.

As he gets set to head to the University of Colorado this Friday for an official visit, Gula made the most of his opportunity, competing in front of FAU first year head coach Zach Kittley, FSU head coach Mike Norvell and their staffs.

“All I can do is go out and make an impression,” he said. “I have worked really hard to play every position on the line.”

With offers from schools such as Colorado, Wake Forest, North Carolina State and UCF, there is no doubt that whatever school lands this quality prospect, they will certainly elevate their program.”

The event on Wednesday was broken up into two sessions as coaches from both schools watched prospects from throughout the state – all looking for a share of the spotlight.

Other Miami-Dade and Broward prospects on hand Wednesday included:

QUARTERBACKS

2026

Cortland Brownfield, Westminster Academy

Dylan Celada, Westminster Academy

William Martinez, Deerfield Beach

2027

Jack Spaeder, Western

Joseph Roberto, Pompano Beach

Mason Lewis, Pompano Beach

Kai Moore, Miami Norland

Chammbrayy Campbell, North Miami Senior

2028

Ethan Fishbein, Monsignor Pace

2029

Deangelo Plese, Davie Nova

Sho Wright, St. Thomas Aquinas

RUNNING BACKS

2026

Adon Hollingshead, Pembroke Pines Charter

Paul Hendrix, Rise Preparatory Academy

2027

Izaiah Lopez, West Broward

Jahnard Young, Sunrise Piper

2028

Elijah Lopez, Davie Nova

Fred Fauatea, Christopher Columbus

TIGHT ENDS

2027

Hunter Cullen, Cypress Bay

Trae Proctor, Miami Miami Norland

Jayne Vincent, Pompano Beach

Trenton Vardaman, Pompano Beach

2028

James LeFrancois, Pompano Beach

2029

Emerson Walker, North Broward Prep

Caleb Arrazcaeta, St. Brendan

RECEIVERS

2026

Jayden McFarlane, Belen Jesuit Prep

Allen Norcius, St. Thomas Aquinas

Ronald Thomas, Cypress Bay

Brandon Kinsey, Miami Central

Duane Manor, Miami Central

Gian Baldovino, Pompano Beach

Dennis Obsaint, Gulliver Prep

Angel Dumervil, Miami Edison

Robert Donald III, Westminster Academy

Drew Barbar, Westminster Academy 

Ayden Jaouhar, Pompano Beach

2027

Jaden James, J.P. Taravella

Lavant Gill, Pompano Beach

JaVian Francois, McArthur

Tyler Lind, Stranahan

Macai Wilson, Monsignor Pace

2028

Samuel Rojas, Barbara Goleman

Djouvens Jean Mary, McArthur

Britton Bayag, Miami Westminster Christian

Dontavious Kinchens, Mater Academy

King Leite, Mater Academy

2029

Kevin Carter, Western

Shawn Wright, St. Thomas Aquinas

Andre Fils-ane, Somerset Academy Key

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

2026

Jhayce Johnson, Flanagan

Ken Prosper, North Miami Beach

Alejandro Schmitt, West Broward

Kamari Calloway, Rise Preparatory

2027

Brody Villa, Christopher Columbus

2028

Laulelei Deuce Sualevai, Christopher Columbus

DEFENSIVE BACKS

2026

Ja'Kai Barthell, Everglades

Benjamin Lamas, St. Thomas Aquinas

Joshua Dancey-Kelly, TRU Prep Academy

Lagarious Tyler, Fort Lauderdale

Anthony Casseus, Coral Glades

Alex Gammage, Sunrise Piper

Jaiden Sheard, Plantation American Heritage

Malik Miller, Flanagan

Remmao Brown, Davie Nova

Mikael Gachelin, Miami Edison

Maurice Dorsey, Monarch

Deangelo Greeb, Miami Edison

2027

Trezavant Boyd, Mater Academy

2028

Kendrick Williams, Deerfield Beach

Gavin Meeks, Rise Preparatory Academy

Dexter Jones, Monarch

Macho Walker, Flanagan

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN

2026

Langston Weatherspoon, St Thomas Aquinas

Nyreeke Brown, Monarch

2027

Matthew Raiman, Cardinal Gibbons

Ethan Macias, Christopher Columbus

Edwardo Thompson, Mater Academy

Quintin Ferguson, Mater Academy

Jaylen Thanis, Miami Northwestern

2028

Zachary Eisenberg, Pine Crest

Jeffery Wright, Sunrise Piper

LINEBACKERS

2026

Robert Perham, Cardinal Gibbons

Adrian Morales Jr., Barbara Goleman

RJ Alphonse, Chaminade Madonna College Prep

Julius Telefoni-Purcell, Christopher Columbus

Jaidan Watson. Sunrise Piper

Daniel Ras, Pompano Beach

Jack Scott, Westminster Academy

2027

Jackson Leimberger, St. Thomas Aquinas

Antwan Miranda, Miami Carol City

Nicco Humes, Pompano Beach

Giovanni Stewart, Pompano Beach

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As receivers, quarterbacks, running backs, defensive backs and linebackers are taking part in 7-on-7 events, like the one hosted by the University of Miami this past Sunday, this summer on colleges campuses, the linemen are also getting the chance to turn some heads as well.

There was a time when the linemen were excluded during the summer, but that has changed over the past five years, and the exposure opportunities are becoming greater.

With 5-on-5 events nationally, linemen are gaining more chances to showcase their skills, and while their teammates are throwing the ball around at 7-on-7 tournaments at colleges and universities, the “big men” are now sharing much of that spotlight.

As the summer started, several offensive and defensive linemen began June with a visit to the University of Miami on Sunday to step up and finally share the spotlight with position players.

SOLID OFFENSIVE LINEMEN TO WATCH

There is no doubt that the offensive linemen are grabbing their place in recruiting circles – as Class of 2026 (seniors) show with Ekeem Atehortua (6’2, 313, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jahlani Brown (6’2, 278, Plantation), Javon Cherenfant (6’3, 289, Miami Norland), Ben Gula (6’3, 261, Weston Cypress Bay), and Khyze Smith (6’3, 301, Miami Norland).

Class of 2027 (juniors) also showed what they could do in the one day event – Malik Henry-Wright (6’4, 340, Plantation), Sean Tatum (6’5, 315, Fort Pierce John Carroll) and Coby Wallace (6’4, 295, Viera).

The Class of 2028 (juniors) will also have some players to keep an eye on this coming season as well – with players like Jayden Floyd (6’2, 300, Davie Nova), Tavoris Ingram (5’11, 258, Fort Pierce John Carroll), Charlie Pisani (6’4, 290, Fort Pierce John Carroll) and Laulelei Sualevai (6’4, 305, Miami Christopher Columbus).

Also keep your eye on incoming freshmen (2029) Darius Little (6’0, 286, Rise Prep Academy) and Jake Arias (6’3, 280, Plantation American Heritage).

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN ARE EMERGING FAST

As the offensive linemen were watched closely on Sunday and will be looked at all summer as the season draws closer, keep your eye on some of the defensive line prospects as well.

Players such as seniors R.J. Alphonse (6’3, 240, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Nealan Perez (6’4, 210, Miami Central) and Michael Smarts (6’5, 230, Pembroke Pines Flanagan).

Juniors (2027) Danard Frazier (6’1, 290, Miami Carol City), Quintin Ferguson (6’1, 283, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy), Malik Laurent (6’3, 239, Miramar) and Edwardo Thompson (6’3, 240, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) are all rising talent.

The Class of 2028 (sophomores) will be loaded statewide – with Kyle Andrews Jr. (5’11, 255, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Raymond Andrews (6’2, 194, Miami Carol City), Alexander Beltran (6’2, 212, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Meshi Dobson (DL, 6’4, 225, Plantation), and Shamis Maura (5’10, 255, Davie Nova).

Even the incoming freshmen (2029) are starting to get themselves out for college coaches and fans to see. Prospects such as Marcus Boynton (6’1, 288, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Jaelin Coach (6’4, 290, Plantation),  Jamari Meilke (6’1, 250, Plantation), Milton Smith (5’10, 230, Miami Carol City), Derrius Thompkins (6’2, 370, Miami True North Classical Academy) and Michael Williams Jr. (6’0, 280, Miami Carol City).

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WEST PALM BEACH – When Keiser University welcomed over 150 campers to the first event of the summer, four members of the Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy defensive secondary benefitted in a major way.

The ”Friday Night Lights” event was the perfect way for many underclassmen to put themselves on the map, and four Maverick players were indeed put to the test.

As several quality secondary performers did their thing during drills and testing, four players shared that spotlight and were singled out.

With defensive secondary coach Anthony Collins bringing his players up to the event, they all showed why this program will be one to watch this coming season.

“This was the perfect opportunity for our players to get some really good work against very talented receivers,” Coach Collins pointed out. “This is the kind of test that will only get us better.”

Here is a look at the four players who attended the event:

2026 – Freddie Byard III, CB, 5’9, 170. Solid cover corner who made himself known as he had the chance to pair himself against top competition and came out on top as coaches were watching his every move.

AWAITING VIDEO

2026 – David Howard, S, 5’10, 185. Solid player who has outstanding ball skills and when he needs to be physical, there is no doubting what he brings to the table. Also can cover when needed as well.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18100106/David-Howard

2026 - Mahki Vance, S, 5’10, 180 – 3.0 GPA. A true “centerfielder” who stops the big play from happening – with his speed, skill and ability to read the flow of the play. At the Keiser event, he won several battles. As a player during the game, he loves to hit and make plays.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18100269/Mahki-Vance

2027 - Jacarri Watson, CB, 5’9, 175. Throw in his direction and you are taking a huge gamble. This is a young player with a huge upside. If the ball is in the air, he tries to get there before the receiver and often wins like he did last Friday as well as during games. Huge upside and will continue to make a lasting impression.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20696517/66fae0d67e4a65f8c5d08230

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