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..
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 SOMERSET SOUTH HOMESTEAD (Twitter: @TerronColson) guided by head coach Terron Colson, whose Hurricanes are coming off a 4-6 season with wins over Miami BridgePrep Village Green, Miami Palm Glades Prep, North Lauderdale Somerset Prep and Homestead Everglades Prep Academy.
Coach Colson can be reached at: Contact 305-242-8892. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CLASS OF 2024
Julio Arreola, OL, 5-10, 220 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2JtwVR
Keith Berry Jr., OLB, 5-10, 190 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Gqq1p
Rolando Perez, RB, 5-10, 180 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2K0C0w
Antoine Rozier, OLB, 6-4, 190 – 2.57 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2G8i0b
AWAITING VIDEO
Christian Diaz, DB, 5-9, 160 – 3.4 GPA
Jeremy Espinosa, DB, 5-10, 165 – 3.5 GPA
Michael Gonzalez, QB, 5-9, 170 – 2.4 GPA
Garnet Jean, OLB, 5-9, 170 – 2.5 GPA
Kevin Santiago, Athlete, 5-8, 160 – 2.83 GPA
CLASS OF 2025
Brandon Munoz, DL/OL, 5-11, 281 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2FzJSg
Nickolas Rispa, DB/WR, 5-11, 150 – 2.7 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2GqrrB
Alain Rodriguez, OL, 5-11, 245 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2K5mM9
AWAITING VIDEO
Kyle Evans, OLB, 5-10, 160 – 3.4 GPA
Carlos Gonzalez, OL, 5-10, 200 – 3.1 GPA
Anthony Rozier, WR/DB, 6-2, 150 – 3.2 GPA
Anthony Santiago, Athlete, 5-10, 160 – 2.5 GPA
Aiden Villegas, DB, 5-5, 140 – 2.3 GPA
CLASS OF 2026
Aundre Franklin, OL, 5-10, 220 – 3.4 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17598500/637bb1bfbed68505f8242995
Pedro Rivera, OLB, 5-9, 226 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/2/489158/63a4d845ab92580cf4e2165c
Daniel Valdivia, DL/OL, 5-11, 236 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2KHxwP
AWAITING VIDEO
Terrance Acoff, OLB. 5-10, 170 – 3.2 GPA
Samir Aguilar, OLB, 5-10, 170 – 2.3 GPA
Hammad Ammar, WR, 5-7, 130 – 3.3 GPA
Horlang Blanco, OL, 5-5, 195 – 3.7 GPA
Lester Blanco, OL, 5-5, 185 – 3.2 GPA
Chris Campos, OL, 5-10, 250 – 3.2 GPA
Timothy Chennis, LB, 5-5, 170 – 3.0 GPA
Rafael Lopez, OLB, 5-10, 205 – 3.2 GPA
Matthew Mejias, OLB, 5-8, 170 – 3.0 GPA
Shawn Pereria, DB, 5-6, 130 – 3.0 GPA
Jacob Villa, QB, 5-8, 150
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 27, 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..
Here we go again. Comparisons are starting to be made, but that’s something we have lived with here in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties for many decades.
A year never passes without those who follow high school football in the two counties starting to talk about the best, which by now, we all know is subjective at best.
While those who want to stand on top pf the hill and proclaim how great this class is or any other class that they have watched, the one thing that just about everyone can agree on is the talent in south Florida – especially in Miami-Dade and Broward – can stand up against any state or region in the country.
When all is said and done this slice of football heaven does not need someone in California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or any other perceived hotbed for talent to judge Florida football talent from thousands of miles away.
The same recruiting services who proclaimed 2008 as the best or 2010 an elite group or even the past few years with 2021 and even 2023 are now starting to buzz around this rising sophomore Class of 2026.
This group is gifted and getting stronger all the time with prospects getting bigger, stronger, faster and dominating competition nationally.
As you know, we have an opportunity to see thousands of athletes live every year, so today, we take a look at some more of those talented football players who are about to showcase some impressive prospects as college and universities will head south at the end of April and into May.
R.J. Alphonse, DE, 6-2, 205 Hialeah Barbara Goleman.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2JwK7i
Matthew Arteta, CB, 5-11, 170, Weston Cypress Bay.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16475370/Matt-Arteta
Kaj “Nitro” Baker Jr., RB, 5-7, 165, Miami Carol City.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15144891/Kaj-Nitro-Baker
Tommy Barcines, LB, 5-10, 170, Miami Palmer Trinity.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14136977/638ced1d066b5307dc08aa06
Charlie Becker, LB, 6-0, 165, Miami Coral Reef.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260331/Charlie-Becker
Dia Bell, QB, 6-1, 175, Plantation American Heritage.
TAPE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUrSUkGb2Wk
Jemel Bonica, DE, 6-4, 225, Miami Booker T. Washington.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18032971/Jemel-Bonica
Kaleb Declaire (FS, 5-11, 170), South Plantation.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18156101/Kaleb-DeClaire
Cleveland Gary III, LB, 5-11, 190, Miami Norland.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16121698/63899a10dfe2a405c8d042c6
Bryan Granger, OL, 6-2, 272, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16071763/63013b99d45ea60808cd7bfa
Josh Houston, DB/RB/WR, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16417507/63330d9dbee111095c5a0823
Wynton Jones, DB, 5-10, 155, Miami Palmetto.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18651809/Wynton-Jones-Jr
Tedrick Lee, DB, 6-1, 170, Homestead South Dade.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18381861/Tedrick-Lee
Jasen “Jroc” Lopez, WR, 6-0, 165, Miami True North Classical Academy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15232409/Jasen-Lopez
Eduardo Maradiaga, OC, 6-0, 285, Miramar Everglades.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18252567/634e0550f55fc10444a038a
Karon Maycock, OLB/S, 6-1, 182, Miami Central.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18939858/Karon-Maycock
Omari McNeal, QB, 6-0, 165, Pompano Beach Blanche Ely.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16403448/Omari-McNeal
Demitris Mincey, LB, 6-1, 190, Fort Lauderdale Dillard.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17969385/Demitris-Mincey
Dominic Turnbull, CB/WR, 6-2, 165, Miami True North Classical Academy.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260330/Dominic-Turnbull
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 24, 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..
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 Miami Southridge (Twitter: @TheRidgeFB) guided by head coach Pierre Senatus, whose Spartans are coming off a successful 7-5 season and a district title in his first year – with wins over Miami Jackson, Miami Dr. Krop, Miami Belen Jesuit, state 3M runner up Homestead, Southwest Miami and Homestead South Dade in the regular season, and Hollywood South Broward in the state playoffs before losing to Miramar in a tight game in Round 2.
Coach Senatus can be reached at: Contact 305-205-4357. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CLASS OF 2024
Mekhi Bethel, RB, 5-10, 175 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16045173/6373dfde96768b0c80bd1bdc
Irish Brewton IV, DB, 5-10, 160 – 3.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15240746/63717a76da516e0b5430d6a3
Keon K.J. Dempsey, DL, 6-3, 240 – 2.5 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14812523/63739aa0c11a4404dca7e9d7
Edward Galvez, OL, 6-5, 250 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16688426/edward-galvez/highlights
James Louis, RB, 5-7, 150 – 3.3 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15100120/James-Louis/about
Gabriel Perez, PK, 6-1, 200 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15050086/Gabriel-Perez/highlights
Jayquan Reid, WR, 6-0, 165 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14311055/Jayquan-Reid/highlights
Joe Scott, WR, 5-10, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17659163/Joe-Scott/about
Alton Smith, DB, 5-10, 180 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15383504/Alton-Smith/highlights
Glenn Smith, WR, 5-10, 162 – 2.9 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14807706/Glenn-Smith-III/about
Aron Stephens, OL, 6-0, 230 – 3.22 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9620625/61647b2068901105b431aa37
Daylan Parks-Tomlin, DB, 5-10, 175 – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15382323/Daylan-ParksTomlin/about
Sergio Zambrana, OL, 6-3, 260 – 2.83 GPA.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2HgPnT
AWAITING VIDEO
Maurice Jones, DE, 6-5, 185
CLASS OF 2025
Curtis Bryant, DB, 5-11, 184 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14880618/6365426a9676cd0beca00612
Hardy Chow, OL/DL, 5-9, 235 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18190785/Hardy-Chow/highlights
Darius Clements, WR, 5-11, 165 – 3.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17450449/637a6c0b64df0909f478243c
Atiba Farquson, DB, 6-2, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16758288/63ab56b316008203f8eaf915
Jhamarious Lewis, DB, 5-10, 155.
TAPE: http://www.hudl.com/v/2JtP95
Hernan Mora, LB/DE, 6-0, 225 – 4.1 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16196927/Hernan-Mora/highlights
Spencer Voss, DL, 6-1, 240 – 2.6 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17680759/638501ab23523f0b7c5da2b4
CLASS OF 2026
Samuel Coleman, Athlete, 5-10, 160 – 3.2 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18664411/Samuel-Coleman/highlights
Jahkari Johnson, WR, 5-11, 165 – 2.8 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18664349/Jhakari-Johnson/highlights
AWAITING VIDEO
Victor Bain, OL, 6-2, 275 – 2.8 GPA
Xavier Hill, OL, 6-2, 255 – 3.5 GPA
Ryan Miret, DL, 6-0, 225 – 4.0 GPA
Malik Penson, WR, 5-10, 165 – 3.2 GPA
Kameron Wilson, DL, 6-3, 190 – 3.4 GPA
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 23, 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..
When we attend games, practices, combines, camps and 7-on-7 events we watch every player who is competing live and in person.
Throughout the course of a year, our objective is to make sure that every athlete gets the opportunity to get promoted.
Remember, not every prospect is a Power 5 or Group of 5 type of athlete, and while the focus is usually on those star-rated athletes, we make sure that everyone gets into the spotlight.
While we make sure that we include every class and every position in our coverage, today we take a look at five players in the Class of 2025.
Johnny Arneus, WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Already armed with two of the best receivers in the state, the Raiders added this quality slot receiver from Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy, who has the chance to be one of the top prospects in the class. His speed, ability to get open, make catches and ignite an offense has him in a position to be one of the players that you will want to keep an eye on this coming season. He will indeed have many opportunities to help this offense move at a high level. His work ethic is also very impressive.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16222376/6153c28b5ca8cf1780d8ad3
Ben Hanks Jr., CB, 6-1, 160, Miami Booker T. Washington. Following in the rather large footsteps of his father who starred at Miami High and the University of Florida, here is a quality football talent that is versatile and on a rise toward the top of his game. After starting out at Doral Academy, he made the move to play for head coach Tim “Ice” Harris and the Tornadoes and has been improving month by month. Has already thrust himself into the spotlight among Class of 2025 prospects statewide.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16372248/Ben-Hanks-Jr
2025 – Matias Garcia, OL/DL, 6-3, 270, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy. When we watching this quality talent play last season we left impressed by everything he brings to the table. This is someone who never stops. High motor and willing to learn on both sides of the ball. The first thing you notice about him is even against top-flight competition he never backs down. As offensive lineman, he ability to come out of his stance quickly and get to the point of attack is something that over the next two years you will see a lot of improvement. His knowledge of the offense is the reason he is so impressive on defense. Great anticipation and feel for the direction of the play. He has two full years left and that is going to make him technically better.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16715596/Matias-Garcia
Ezekiel Marcelin, LB, 6-0, 190, Miami Central. A starter for a championship team as a freshman, impact prospect as a sophomore. What else can be said for a prospects who is on his way to becoming an elite national recruit. He gets to the play fast – no matter of it’s a run or a pass play. His quickness combined with amazing instincts puts this young man in a class by himself. Very gifted and a sure tackler who is not only a tremendous athlete, but equally as impressive as a student and an emerging role model.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17070413/61b097dc386d9a07dc1faba9
Cortez Mills, WR, 6-1, 170, Homestead. Another impact football player we watched as a freshman and continued to see his growth this past season. Easily one of the elite receivers who is lethal on short passes – making something big out of practically nothing and his ability to stretch the field with long passes, giving the Broncos a deep threat and a quick score performer. Will continue to develop into a national recruit over the next year, keeping colleges and universities heading down to southern Miami-Dade County.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16469433/Cortez-Mills
TRACKING SOUTH FLORIDA (MIAMI-DADE & BROWARD) PROSPECTS – CLASSES 2024-2027. LAST UPDATED: March 22, 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..