The many opportunities that south Florida athletes have to prove themselves is perhaps like no other anywhere in the country.
If it’s not every form of football – from 7-on-7 events to camps and combines – it can be in other sports, and that is sometimes what college coaches relish more than anything else.
Remember that south Florida is home to so many gifted football players – there are usually a number of quality prospects who fly beneath the radar screen.
While we know that very few fan websites and recruiting services have the chance to see many players beyond the elite performers, several athletes go unwatched – and are not discovered until a camp and combine, and are missed when it comes to football.
The one thing that you find out about south Florida athletes is they grow up in a competitive football universe and are often looked upon to play more than one position.
Because youth football is so impressive in this region of the country, it is not unusual to find many of these young athletes performing at three and four different positions on both sides of the ball, which includes special teams.
The best thing about having older siblings who do the same things you do is learning on the run.
Whether it’s a father or a brother, the path that is followed is often the best part of the process.
With the 2020 season on the horizon, we are evaluating prospects at every position.
Because there are so many companies now in Florida, giving you their lists and opinions on prospects, you have to sort through those “sources” to see which ones have actually watched these football players that they are ranking and evaluating.