Because we get to watch as many prospects in south Florida live as anyone throughout the course of a year, there is more of an opportunity to discover prospects that many get a chance to see.
While the marquee players are always in the spotlight – whether it’s games, practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, there is a large group that never gets the spotlight they deserve.
Over the past five plus decades, we have had the opportunity to watch, evaluate and track all levels of quarterback, it is wise to understand that a very small percentage of these young men really have the opportunity to compete at a major college. That’s why hundreds of colleges and universities across the country read our prospect information that includes EVERYONE. It’s a reputation that we are indeed proud about.
Anyone can tall about a star-rated athlete, but what about those athletes who will play at the D2, D3, NAIA or Junior College level? There are 30 times as many of those athletes than the ones being covered by every recruiting service, fan website and media agency.
Today, we take a look at some of the south Florida quarterbacks to keep an eye on – in all classes.
GETTING THE SPOTLIGHT
As we said, there is a group of football talent that has gone more attention than others – and as we know – that can change in the coming months.
Here is a look at some of those football players who are heavily on the radar as we get ready to start the 2022 season:
The Class is definitely up to bat this season – as many we have watched the past three-four years will get the opportunity to continue to showcase their skills.
Leading the way are potential record-setters Taron Dickens (Miami Northwestern) and Collin Hurst (Davie Western), who both have the opportunity to put their respective names down as the best to play the position in Miami-Dade and Broward respectively.
In addition, the Miami Central duo of Keyone Jenkins and Dylan Tulloch have shown that they can play at the highest level and come out on top.
The class also features UCF-bound Dylan Rizk (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), gifted Miami Edison transfer Hezekiah Harris (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Blake Murphy (Plantation American Heritage) – injured last year – and someone who never gets the recognition but may be the best athlete of the 2023 group, Mahki Rolle from North Miami Beach.
Like the group in 2023, the Class of 2024 looks to be quite impressive – with C.J. Bailey (Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), A.J. Hairston (Coconut Creek Monarch) and Monsignor Pace transfer Adrian Posse (Miami Christopher Columbus).
Also, prospects such as Alberto Mendoza (Miami Christopher Columbus), Michael Merdinger (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) and J.T. Tabora, who led the way for Hollywood Avant Garde Academy.
The future – as we know is truly bright – as Class of 2025 standout Ennio Yapoor, who led Hialeah Champagnat Catholic to the 2A state finals last year, is now at Miami Norland.
WAIT – THERE ARE MORE STARS ON THE WAY
Just because so many are not on the radar of the recruiting services or colleges across the nation, it certainly does not matter there arem’t promising football talent out there. Please keep an eye on these young men as well. You will not be sorry:
2023 - Michael Abu-Akel, Miami Killian
2024 – Kael Alexander, Miramar
2024 - Ayden Anderson, Miami Springs
2024 – Stesen Angelo, Miami Immaculata LaSalle
2023 – Thomas Aponte, Homestead Everglades Prep
2024 - Anthony Barbar, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy
2025 – Jason Barket Jr, Miami Westminster Christian
2025 – Davi Belfort, Miami Gulliver Prep
2026 – Dia Bell, Plantation American Heritage
2024 – Isaiah Blackman, Plantation
2023 – Ryan Bradburn, Coral Springs Taravella
2023 – Rutan Bui, Davie Nova
2023 – Emilio Burgos, Oakland Park Northeast
2023 – Jacob Camacho, Miami True North
2023 – Tristan Caroddo, Somerset Academy
2026 – Bryant Carson, Plantation
2023 – Damari Charlton, Miami Southridge
2023 – King Cherry, Miami High (Athlete)
2026 – Jayden Chico, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2025 – X’zayvion Clayton, Homestead South Dade
2025 – Jaryn Coleman, Davie Nova
2024 – Luis Cruz, Miami St. Brendan
2023 – Nahcoy Daniels, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2023 – Clinton Danzey Jr., Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2023 – Aden Davenport, Miami Palmer Trinity
2024 – Travis Delaney Jr., Miramar
2024 – Charles Dell’Aira, Parkland Douglas
2023 – Amer Ellis, Plantation
2023 – Colin Ferzili, Miami Coral Reef
2023 – David Garcia, Miami Braddock
2023 – Dontae Gentles, Sunrise Piper
2024 – Jadyn Glasser, South Plantation
2025 – Lucas Goenaga, Miami Christopher Columbus
2025 – Wyatt Goins, Miami Christopher Columbus
2025 – Devin Gonzalez, Weston Cypress Bay
2025 – Vinny Gonzalez, Miami Christopher Columbus
2023 – Alex Hart, Coral Springs Coral Glades
2025 – Camden Hartzell, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
2024 – James Hayes, Miami Monsignor Pace
2024 – Sean Hill, Somerset Academy South Homestead
2023 – Byron Holt, Miami Jackson
2023 – Matt Ivaldi, Miami Carol City
2024 – Malik Jackson, North Miami
2025 – Rudolph Jones, Miami Booker T. Washington
2023 – Jesus Jose, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2024 – Aidan Karsh, Miami Monsignor Pace
2023 - Max Lawrence, Westland Hialeah
2023 – Jake Lewin, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Stefano Luis, Miami Gulliver Prep
2023 – Tony Martin, Coral Springs
2023 - Chris Mason Jr, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely
2025 – Felipe Mendoza, Miami Westminster Christian
2024 – Julian Menedez, Miami Ferguson
2025 – Brandon Mincey, Miramar Everglades
2024 – Jonathan Morillo, Pembroke Pines West Broward
2024 – Andres Miyares, Miami Belen Jesuit
2023 – T. J. Nelson, Fort Lauderdale
2025 – Marvin Nixon, Fort Lauderdale
2023 - Armani Norcius, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
2024 – Anthony Nowell, Oakland Park Northeast (Athlete)
2023 - Ezekiel Nguyen, Coconut Creek
2025 - Dylan Pelliccio, Miami Monsignor Pace
2025 – David Perez, Miami Jackson
2024 – Isaiah Parks, Hollywood Hills
2025 – Randy Phillips, Hollywood South Broward
2025 – Emmanuel Poitier, Miami Northwestern
2025 – Sean Ponder, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Christian Porta, SW Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
2023 – Brian Ramos, Somerset Academy Silver Palms (Athlete)
2023 – Ashton Redman, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2023 – Kelton Reed, Miami Dr. Krop
2024 – Aaron Ridgeway, Miami St. Brendan
2024 – Andreus Rios, Coral Gables
2024 – Fabian Rodriguez, Doral Academy
2024 – Jorge Rodriquez, Doral Academy
2026 – Logan Rogers, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Hunter Rose, Parkland Douglas
2024 – Claudell Sherman, Miami Booker T. Washington
2024 – Antonio Smith, Miami Killian
2026 – Jack Spaeder, Miami Dade Christian
2024 – Ryan Spallina, Deerfield Beach
2024 – Cecil Stone, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
2023 – Lucas Suarez, Miami Palmetto
2025 – Christian Talbert, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
2023 - Tony Taylor, South Miami
2024 – Malik Thezan, Miramar
2024 – Rueben Toombs, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan
2024 – Anthony Truiolo, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
2024 – Antwan Walker, Miami High (Athlete)
2024 – Warren Williams, Miami True North
2024 – Lawrence Wright, Miami Norland
2023 – Marquise Wright, Miami Dade Christian
2024 – Jett Yurgealitis, Davie NSU University School
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THE TORNADOES FILE
Head Coach: Tim “Ice” Harris
2021 Record: 5-7
THE SCOOP
There are very few high school football programs in the country where you can see change in a matter of months like what happened to this team this spring and summer.
The return of the legend Coach Tim “Ice” Harris Sr. was behind the transformation of a school that has been in its share of the national spotlight through the years.
Big time football talent and solid coaching has always followed this program, and with the return of Harris, who was the head coach at Florida Memorial University, you could feel the electricity this spring as players and coaches alike turned up the volume in Overtown once again.
In what turned out to be a tremendous month of June, the Tornadoes used the spark that this team had during late April and into May as they look to get back in not only the state championship picture, but the national conversation as well.
What this spring and summer has done was give this program a chance to rebuild the roster, and they certainly have added some pieces – while others have matured and grown up. Here is a look at some of those prospects to keep an eye on in 2022:
CLASS OF 2023
Teion Boyd (DL, 5-10, 215)
Cormury Butts (LB, 6-0, 220)
Jamorie Flagg (DL, 6-3, 255)
Jahbrey Hewitt (DB, 5-7, 160)
Xavier Irvin (WR, 5-11, 175)
Andrew Johnson (WR, 5-8, 165)
Alexis Louis (OL, 5-11, 230)
Cordell Roberts (DL, 5-9, 233)
Charlie Rodgers (WR, 5-10, 170)
Fabian Scott (DB, 6-3, 172)
Jameson Van Fleet (DE, 6-2, 160)
Carlton Williams (LB, 5-7, 175)
Xavier Wilson (DE, 6-3, 190)
Winston Wright (DB, 5-6, 145)
CLASS OF 2024
David Bogan (DL, 6-1, 265)
Andre Brown Jr. (WR, 5-7, 140)
Terrance Chambers (OL/DL, 5-8, 212)
Ryan Jean-Felix (OL, 6-2, 265)
Jadarius Gaines (Athlete, 6-1, 175)
Leroy James (DB, 5-11, 185)
Jayden Knowles (WR, 6-3, 180)
James Lewis (LB, 5-9, 153)
Gerald Modest (RB, 6-0, 180)
Tony Morgan (WR, 5-8, 165)
Clinton Preston (DL, 5-7, 189)
Jahmari Robinson (DE, 6-2, 170)
Claudell Sherman (QB, 5-11, 175)
Antwon Smith (RB, 5-11, 218)
Jeremiah Stanley (DB, 5-9, 150)
Dwayne Sturrup (LB, 5-10, 200)
CLASS OF 2025
Ronald Beliard (DB, 5-9, 140)
Antonio Branch (DB, 6-2, 160)
Lamont Davis (WR, 5-4, 120)
Ben Hanks Jr. (DB, 6-2, 160)
Eric Henton (WR, 5-8, 145)
Phillip Jackson (OL/DL, 5-9, 244)
Stephon Johnson (OL, 6-4, 270)
Rudolph Jones (QB, 5-11, 165)
Chavis Knowles (OL, 6-0, 240)
Darrian Mobley (WR, 5-7, 120)
Fabulis Scott (DB, 5-10, 130)
David Shorter (DL, 6-1, 189)
Jamari West (WR, 5-10, 160)
Cartel Williams (DL, 5-11, 185)
Damar Williams (OL, 5-9, 215)
Tyrique Williams (RB, 5-6, 168)
CLASS OF 2026
Jemel Bonica (DE/TE, 6-3, 225)
Jaylen Blackwell (OL, 6-0, 245)
Santonio Chatman (DB, 5-5, 140)
Mark Clarkson (LB, 5-10, 168)
Anton Smith (WR, 5-7, 145)
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THE CAVALIERS FILE
Head Coach: Frank Welsh
2021 Record: 1-6
THE SCOOP
Once again, the 2021 season was a season where this program looked to build for the future – and while there were some losses that hurt – this is a proud program that continues to fight the fight.
With a win over Miami Coral Park, several prospects - young and veteran – had the chance to feel exactly what it’s like to be on the plus side of things.
But while the losses stung and humbled many prospects, veteran head coach Frank Welsh truly believes that this team is ready to start turning the corner, and with a few additions and the return of more mature players, he just may be on to something.
With a productive spring in the books and a summer that has watched several prospects attend camps and other events, this is a program that may pull a few surprises in 2022.
Here are some of the players to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2023
Rey Gimenez (OL/DL, 6-0, 260)
Dontrell Lipscomb (RB/LB, 5-11, 205)
Alex Matosas (DE, 6-1, 215)
Lucas Paez (LB/RB, 5-10, 195)
Dante Reid (WR/DB, 5-9, 160)
CLASS OF 2024
Jordan Cooper (WB/WR/DB, 6-1, 160)
Ahmed Fambro (Slot/DB, 5-7, 140)
Julian Gonzalez (OG, 6-2, 280)
Antwon Neely (WR/DB, 6-1, 185)
Andreus Rios (QB, 5-10, 160)
Jon St. Cloud (LB, 5-9, 200)
CLASS OF 2025
Evan Noval (WR/DB, 6-1, 160)
Billy Salleh (OG, 6-2, 280)
Jeremy Smith (OT/DE, 6-4, 255)
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THE WARRIORS FILE
Head Coach: Ed Holly
2021 Record: 4-5
THE SCOOP
While the 2021 season proved to be up and down, there were a few things that sent this team into the off-season feeling positive.
Even though they lost to Somerset Homestead South (14-7), Miami Ransom Everglades (27-24), Somerset Academy Silver Palms (24-0), impressive Miami Florida Christian (14-0) and Miami Palmer Trinity Prep (26-23), there was indeed reason to be very optimistic.
There were victories over Tavernier Coral Shores (13-7), Marathon (49-0) – and season-ending wins against Miami Braddock (28-22) and Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy (30-7). Also, 20 underclassmen will open the season along with 10 seniors – including standouts Cornelius “Duke” Colzie and lineman Johnny Holly.
Here is a look at some of those impressive prospects this team will roll out in 2022:
CLASS OF 2023
Cornelius “Duke” Colzie (RB/LB, 5-8, 160)
Ricky Correoso (WR/DB, 5-11, 150)
Chris Cusso (WR/DB, 5-10, 140)
Alex Garcia (RB/LB, 5-9, 160)
Matthew Handel (TE/LB, 6-1, 175)
Johnny Holly (OL/DL, 6-5, 275)
Luke Riera (OL/LB, 5-7, 190)
Alex Rodriguez (OL/DL, 5-8, 170)
Lucas Stefano (RB/LB, 5-9, 165)
Julian Valdez (OL/LB, 5-8, 175)
CLASS OF 2024
Christian Beaubien (WR/LB, 6-4, 190)
Nick Bomnin (OL/DL, 6-2, 210)
Malachi Keels (RB/DB, 5-10, 165)
A.J. Lopez (WR/DB, 5-10, 160)
George “Nick” Mekras (RB/LB, 5-6, 155)
Emilio Wadskier (WR/DB, 5-8, 140)
CLASS OF 2025
Stephanos Balestra (WR/DB, 5-11, 165)
Jason Barket Jr (QB, 6-0, 160)
Nick Bracci (WR/DB, 5-9, 140)
Lucas Gonzalez-Chamaro (WR/DB, 5-10, 160)
John Hendrikse (WR/DB, 5-6, 120)
Anders Holly (WR/DB, 5-10, 165)
Eddie Holly (OL/DL, 6-1, 190)
Felipe Mendoza (QB, 6-0, 180)
Ray Modia (WR/DB, 5-9, 120)
Alexander Raecke (OL/DL, 5-11, 180)
Logan Reynolds (OL/DL, 5-10, 170)
C.J. Sanches (WR/DB, 5-10, 160)
Mitchell Vidal (OL/LB, 5-10, 165)
CLASS OF 2026
Luke Aiger (WR/DB, 5-8, 150)
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THE BARRACUDAS FILE
Head Coach: Tim Wood
2021 Record: 4-6
THE SCOOP
If you follow high school football in south Florida, you know that everything is based on consistency.
For this program, losing the final five games of the season certainly dashed any hope of reaching goals that were set at the start of the years.
Wins against Miami Sunset (15-0), Miami Ferguson (10-0) and Doral Regan (14-0), gave this program so much hope – starting the year out with three wins and not yielding a point over the first 12 quarters, but the came the 42-0 setback to Miami Palmetto, followed by a 21-12 win against Southwest Miami.
While the way the 2021 season came crashing down was a bit of a negative, the solid spring this team had was certainly a reason to believe things could turn around this coming season.
Here is a look at some of those prospects expected to make an impact this coming year:
CLASS OF 2023
Alejandro Cisneros (CB, 5-11, 175)
David Conde (OLB, 6-0, 175)
Julian Fernandez (OG, 6-3, 275)
Colin Ferzili (QB, 5-11, 160)
Emilio Garcia (OC, 5-10, 220)
Nicholas Lardizabal (RB/WR, 5-9, 160)
Abraham Mole (WR/CB, 5-8, 160)
Luca Radu (WR, 5-9, 160)
Walter Simson (DE/FB, 5-11, 210)
Jalen Tanner (FS/WR, 6-0, 170)
Darius Tyler (DT, 6-4, 230)
Steven Williams (MLB/FB, 5-11, 205)
Zavier Williams (SS/RB, 5-9, 175)
CLASS OF 2024
Loic Adams (OG, 6-2, 230)
Andreas Quiroz (DT, 6-1, 265)
Frank Watts (CB/WR, 6-4, 190)
CLASS OF 2025
Dominique Palou (ILB, 5-9, 175)
Antonio Siplin (OLB, 5-10, 170)
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