Recruiting News

Young Zac Katz Shines At Pylon Training Camp Series

FORT LAUDERDALE - For the past seven months, when the name Zac Katz came up, there was plenty to say.
 
This Class of 2027 quarterback from Miami’s True North Classical Academy has been the talk of the competitive south Florida football world.
 
At the tender age of 13, competing against seasoned and talented high school football prospects, he threw for 2,847 yards, 34 Touchdowns, 76% completion ratio, QB rating 143.2, and ran for 206 yards 2 touchdowns.
 
He led his team, only in their fourth year of playing football, to the 1M state semifinals before losing to national powerhouse Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
 
His amazing season earned him second team All County and Honorable Mention All-State.
 
On Sunday, this now 14-year-old 6-1, 192-pounder, who sports a 3.7 grade point average, had the chance to showcase his amazing skills in front of coaches, instructors and other players as the Pylon Training Camp Series came to St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
 
With central Florida area quarterback instructor Baylin Trujillo guiding a solid group of talented prospects from across the state, Katz certainly showcased a strong and accurate arm and knowledge way beyond his years.
 
“This is a young man who will play Power 5 football,” Trujillo said. “I had watched him on tape, but it is nowhere like seeing him in person. He is indeed everything as advertised.”
 
Katz, who plays this off-season for Raw 7-on-7, is coached by Oliver Bozeman, who has done an amazing job of bringing this young man along.
 
While he has been talked about and many things have been written, very few people have watched him perform live. On Sunday, all eyes were indeed peeled to his drills and one-on-one exposure.
 
“This young man has a great future ahead,” Trujillo explained. “I suggest if you are a college coach that you start to watch him now – because he is definitely going to continue better – no doubt!”
 
THE PYLON CAMP SERIES
The event consists of skills training and competition drills. Athletes train with some of the top coaches in the country. Throughout the entirety of the camp athletes were evaluated and tracked by wearable GPS technology. This technology will provide real-time data in various categories such as top-end speed, acceleration, other metrics. The data will be used to compile a player rating. Collegiate scouting services and college coaches will receive this data and ratings. Traditional combine drills are an outdated system in the evaluation process.
 

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: April 3, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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EYE ON RECRUITING: Homestead Broncos

If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.

With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.

We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.

With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.

For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.

We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on the defending 3M state runner up HOMESTEAD BRONCOS (@HSHBroncos) with new head coach Ronnie Thornton, who takes over for Philip Simpson, who guided this team to a 12-3 record – with wins over Miami Killian, Miami Palmetto, rival South Dade, Southwest Miami, South Miami, Miami Northwestern and Miami Belen Jesuit in the regular season. In the state playoffs, they beat North Miami, Miami Dr. Krop, Miramar and Orlando Jones before dropping the state title game to Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.

Coach Thornton can be reached at: Contact 786-371-6144. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CLASS OF 2024

Lonnie Brady, OL, 6-3, 270 – 2.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15962109/6390f3cdd21ae40d38a6b4d2 

Isaac Brown, RB, 5-10, 200 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16046632/6137ef4f02b1840988f7240a

Jameel Carter, OL, 6-2, 295 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17617280/63ffd3503453321460e46639

Giovanne Eloissaint, OL, 5-10, 260 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15353451/63c866516898f917c0e18c00 

Amen Mackey, DE, 6-0, 195.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15301654/613a5b263df51b06a4ce292e

Tyler Mirre, OL, 5-9, 250 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15300944/61b293ee32ddb70b1c0099ec

Eduardo Nunez, LB, 6-0, 205 – 3.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14758830/6326215490eed008a47666d0

Juan Ramirez, DL, 5-11, 220 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15441554/63091011d468b9032c8e3f9e

James Randle, WR, 6-1, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16486811/61928f7538634e09304c9e53

Clinton Riley, RB/DB – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15174032/637274ea5b3cab0e8055581c

Sir Robertgeau, DB, 6-0, 185 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14799669/6368678ebd6b0009b42a09bb

Jalen Saintil, DL, 6-0, 240 – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16593194/638910bfda510e0558d5dba1

Rashad Snow, CB, 5-10, 170 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15302315/637273b6d21b310974e9523e

Joshua Townsend, QB, 6-0, 200 – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15269640/639faa545b3ce90994a52190

Santonio Wallace, RB/DB, 5-11, 180 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14839356/616b5a626e8c150a4c549e55

Fraquan Warren, WR, 5-9, 170 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14794953/639f9415f31ca40808ec270e

AWAITING VIDEO
Itandayo Aderinto, DL, 6-1, 275 – 3.5 GPA

Tyrone Linder, OL, 5-11, 270 – 2.5 GPA

Keyon Martin, DB, 5-10, 170 – 2.5 GPA

Otarvius Stewart, RB, 5-6, 150

Teandre Turner, OL, 6-3, 270

Demetrius Williams, RB, 5-7, 230 – 2.4 GPA

CLASS OF 2025

Kevin Cascudo, WR/K, 5-9, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14848120/6301cdf5066b620738f70c1e

Michael Dean, OL, 6-5, 301.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16606387/Michael-Dean

Joshua McDowell, LB, 5-10, 220 – 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16469179/63aa6e6004287c05b44646fa

Cortez Mills, WR, 6-1, 170 – 2.6 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16469433/639e7309b53f6608c8115220

Luis Pruneda, OL, 6-2, 285 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16178205/63c0e5260428990facb5791f

Semaj Smith, DB, 5-10, 170 – 2.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17043371/6312dfbc2347320e3c494eb1

Jordan Wilson, WR, 6-2, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16578156/63657a96ff02960c089155fb

AWAITING VIDEO

Haman Andrews, LB, 5-10, 190

Jamarion Bonham, OL, 6-1, 240

Adrian German, WR, 6-0, 170 – 2.6 GPA

Mikel German, DL, 6-0, 220 – 2.8 GPA

Mark Gibson, DB, 5-11, 185

Lance Grant, DB, 5-9, 180

Johannes Mager, DL, 6-4, 220 – 3.5 GPA

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 31, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD: 5 Class of 2025 Prospects To Keep An Eye On

When you attend events in the off-season you have a huge advantage of seeing some quality prospects up close and in person - often times uncovering some prospects that nobody has watched before.

We have gone over this time and time – because it is very important to be able to see these prospects that you are ranking and evaluating live. There is no getting around it.

If you are sending information to colleges or sharing it with fans, you are selling the athlete short by looking past what you see on film or by listening to others who are often watching the same video that you are viewing.

Football skills are very important, but so is character and grades – two important factors of recruiting that you cannot tell from sitting behind your computer, and that is something that EVERY college coach will tell you.

The reason we continue to bring that up is because so many do not watch these athletes at games, practices or even evaluation combines, which is so essential in the overall recruiting process. It is something that we will bring up over and over again, so EVERYONE understands that not every ranking or player evaluation that is valid.

Speaking about valid, south Florida’s (Miami-Dade and Broward) Class of 2025 rising juniors continue to make an impact as they grow and are getting ready for the spring.

Today, we bring you five players in the class that we continue to watch and promote to college coaches across the country.

Dylan Gill, OLB, 6-4, 200, Miami Killian. Ever since he was in the eighth grade, here is a tremendous prospect that we have kept our on - promoting his accomplishments as he grows and matures. While some list him as a safety and others were getting him out there as an Edge Rusher because of his size, this is someone who will end up playing Outside Linebacker for many reasons. Because of the many prospects who left the Cougars over the past two years, it may be to his benefit to get more of the spotlight.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15085517/Dylan-Gill

Jaquari “Trigg” Lewis, Slot/RB, 5-10, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Watching him at Fort Lauderdale Dillard, this is indeed someone who is versatile enough to help the Lions and a running back, where he has balance an breakaway speed - or as a slot receiver who has plenty of skill, runs outstanding routes and is often a mismatch. Also will make a difference as return specialist. Will be an asset to a team that has as much talent as anyone in the state.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16171821/Jaquari-Lewis

Ezekiel “EJ” Marcelin Jr., LB, 6-1, 200, Miami Central. Since he was a freshman starting for the Rockets in the state title game, this is certainly a prospect that everyone has kept an eye on. Not only is he a sure tackler, but his ability to drop into coverage makes him a linebacker who will attract plenty of attention. Reminds some of former University of Miami and NFL standout Sean Spence because of his size and ability to make plays. A true difference maker.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17070413/61b097dc386d9a07dc1faba9

Joshua Moore, WR, 6-4, 175, Pembroke Pines West Broward. This is one of the prospects who backs up what we were talking about when seeing these young men live – and as far back at the end of his ninth grade year – we had the opportunity to watch him perform in a game. He followed that spring performance up with a head-turning trip to McCallie, Tennessee where he started to receive plenty of attention. As we head toward the 2023 season, there are very few people across the nation that do not have this impressive talent on their radar.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16678843/Joshua-Moore

Wilnerson Telemaque, DE, 6-6, 250, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace. Another quality talent who started to turn heads as a freshman at Miami Northwestern, and by the end of his sophomore season with the Spartans, many college coaches knew exactly who he was. Has been a true difference maker this off-season as he continues to learn and make major strides. Will receive more and more attention this off-season and by the start of his junior year he will become a national recruit as he brings so much to the tables as a pass rusher and run stopper.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16854324/Wilnerson-Telemaque

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 30, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

EYE ON RECRUITING: Hialeah Thoroughbreds

If you have followed us long enough, you already know that very few promote EVERY and Broward Counties – at ALL levels.

With that in mind, colleges coaches from Hawaii to Maine and every in between keep an eye on what we produce.

We have never been in this to sell subscriptions or spotlight star-rated athletes. This is ALL about getting prospect information out to colleges and universities at every level.

With that said – and you know what we do and why we are here 365 days a year going to events, practices, camps, combines, and games and NOT sitting behind a computer – we will spend this off-season getting everyone promoted.

For over a half century, we have been honored to help football prospects across the state of Florida get some well-deserved recognition.

We not only put these prospects on this website for all fans to see and follow, but all the information that is provided to us is passed on to the over 500 college coaches that are part of our recruiting coverage. Today’s EYE ON RECRUITING will be on HIALEAH (Instagram: @T-Bredz Football) guided by head coach Tony Smith. His Thoroughbreds were 4-5 with wins over Miami Springs, Hialeah-Miami Lakes, Miami Beach and Miami Coral Park.

Coach Smith can be reached at: Contact (305) 417-0552. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CLASS OF 2024

Knowledge Barnett, RB/LB, 6-0, 220.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16380874/63cab767dfd98e09ece6b2ee

 Jermain Beersingh, WR, 5-10, 175 – 2.84 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15248882/Jermain-Beersingh

Keon Black, OLB, 5-10, 185.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18361084/Keon-Black

Travis Delaney, QB, 5-11, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15344304/Travis-T7-Delaney-Jr

Derrius Jackson Jr., DT, 6-0, 275.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18159871/Derrius-Jackson

Jaylen Jackson, WR/MLB, 6-1, 225.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15307751/Jaylen-Jackson

Desmond Jimeson, DE, 6-3, 255.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18063308/Desmond-Jimeson

Jason Louis, OL, 6-6, 385.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18647630/jason-louis

Omari Young, CB, 5-9, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16594721/Omari-Young

AWAITING VIDEO

Richard Alayon, LT, 6-2, 265.

Steven De La Cruz, OL/DL, 6-1, 321.

Juan Gonzalez, OL, 6-1, 320.

Abdulah Gosha, WR/DB, 5-9, 165.

CLASS OF 2025

Jack Sawyer, DE/WR, 6-2, 230.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16251315/Jack-Sawyer

AWAITING VIDEO

Terrell Williams, CB, 6-1, 185.

CLASS OF 2026

AWAITING VIDEO

Rashod Talton, S, 5-10, 165.

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 29, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

5 Miami-Dade Broward Prospects Who Turned Heads At Rivals Camp

FORT LAUDERDALE – On a warm spring day in south Florida, the scene shifted to St. Thomas Aquinas High School for the Rivals.com camp series.

Hundreds of impressive underclassmen were on hand as star-rated athletes were out to show that they were for real mixed in with some hopefuls who were there to turn heads and showcase some skills in front of several recruiting analysts, who were watching athletes from all over the state.

While many prospects did their thing, and were recognized for it, we had the chance to take a close look at some of our own locals, who did quite well.

Because we have the opportunity to watch so many Miami-Dade and Broward County prospects throughout the course of an off-season, it is always refreshing to shine the spotlight on them at an event as prestigious as this one.

Here are five football players who we followed and watched during drills and one-on-one competition that did their thing:

2025 – Jade Card, WR, 6-3, 200, Miami Norland. From the time he entered high school at South Broward to this off-season when he made his move south to play for head coach Daryle Heidelberg and the Vikings, this is a football talent who has the ability to play four different positions and not miss a beat. He is fast, athletic and has the size to dominate. Makes plays no matter where he lines up. He will be a huge asset for the Vikings as a pass catcher. If needed he is a tremendous safety, and some think could put his hand down one day and become an unstoppable rush end.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16157435/Jade-Card

2024 – Bowen Drewes, LB, 6-1, 210, Plantation American Heritage. While many didn’t watch him as close as they should have, this is someone who caught our eye in every phase of the game. Will head into spring as one of the top prospects, and while he may not be cemented on the lists of college coaches across the country, that will change. Has everything going for him – and with a 4.0 GPA in his pocket – the combination of what he does on the football field and in the classroom will certainly add up to many, many positives for head coach Mike Smith and the defending state 2A runner up Patriots. We spotlighted him during the 2022 season, but he really put the work in during this off-season. He ended last season with 109 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 2 punt blocks.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11720740/63a07e30e9853001448beb1b

2024 – Char’Quez Lee, LB, 6-2, 210, Miami Palmetto. Talk about a dominating football talent, we had the chance to watch him the past two years at Miami Immaculata LaSalle before he made the move over to play for head coach Mike Manasco the Panthers this off-season. He is big, agile, quick and very strong. As a player he has tremendous instincts and is a playmaker. Watching before he was on the radar as a sophomore you could tell that this was going to be someone special – and he is well on the way. Was voted as one of the top players at the camp – even with a nagging turf toe that has been sticking with him. Coaches on hand couldn’t say enough great things about him.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11313216/CharQuez-Lee

2024 – Ryan Mack, S, 5-11, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Among so many gifted players from the two-counties who received praise and recognition, there are few who are consistent as this impressive talent who is skilled and physical, taking many of amazing traits from his father – a one-time University of Miami star linebacker Rod Mack. He fits what head coach Roger Harriott and the Raiders do on defense, becoming a leader over the past year. College coaches love what they see as did the recruiters on Sunday on his home field. Will emerge as one of the best in the state of Florida!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15321832/Ryan-Mack

2024 – Kai-El Pascal, DB, 6-0, 175, Miami Dr. Krop. Another talented prospect we had the chance to watch since he began playing for head coach Tom Caporale and the Lightning. This is a gifted football player who follows in the footsteps of his brother Pascal, who was easily one of the most under rated football players in south Florida. What he brings to the table is a “shutdown corner” who makes plays and reduces even the best receiver to limited action. Quick, physical and a passion to play this game at a high level. Was voted as one of the best defensive backs at the Rivals camp for shutting the top prospects down during the 1-on-1 competition, earning a Gold Ball. He will be one of the premier secondary players this coming season – no matter what anyone else thinks. He is a proven athlete who turns heads and receives praise from anyone he competes against.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15335920/KalEl-Pascal

TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 28, 2023. https://larryblustein.com/prospects/tracking-south-florida-prospects COLLEGE COACHES ARE WATCHING ALL THE TIME, SO LET’S KEEP UPDATING – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For the past 53 years, we have spent plenty of time on football fields throughout the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we remain steadfast to promote all south Florida’s high school football prospects. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@larryblustein). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..