TAMPA – When it comes to competition, it’s a given that Miami-Dade and Broward County football prospects will go anywhere to compete.

On Thursday and Friday, the University of South Florida and head coach Alex Golesh held a Mega Camp that attracted such colleges as Oregon, Miami, Kansas, Indiana, Toledo, Northern Illinois, Marshall, Eastern Michigan, North Dakota State, Kennesaw State, Mercer, Bryant, Bethune Cookman, Saint Anselm, Webber, St. Thomas University, Keiser and several others had a taste of some impressive talent.

When the dust settled over the two days, the #305 and #954 were well represented as some impressive football talent did their thing.

Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace and head coach Anthony Walker, who will participate in Saturday’s annual Sling and Shoot 7-on-7, brought several players to the combine.

Among the Class of 2025 players included Marlon Brown Jr. (CB), Jayden Armstrong (CB), Justin Fowler (WR), Amare Whetsell (WR), Merrick Martino (CB), Sean Ponder (QB), Mycah Johnson (QB), Gabriel Cline (WR), Dante Alexander (LB), Jaiden Toussaint (RB), Christopher Reynoso-Campos (OL), Brinley Armand (OL), Sincere Benjamin (DE), and Autz Claveus (DE).

Class of 2026 talent featured Cleveland Gary III (LB), Ismael Carmona (DE), Steve Carvel (OL), and Rashad Wallace (RB).

The Spartans also have a solid 2027 class with Jayden Gummer (LB), Korde Hinch (QB), and Tiandre Williams (RB). There were 2028 freshmen standouts Zakhuh Johnson (LB) and Aden Francois (QB).

As Monsignor Pace did their thing, so did two-time defending state champion Miami Christopher Columbus – with seniors Shaddai Carter (DB), Jason Barket (QB), Jose Gomez (WR), Agyeman Addae (RB), Rafael Suarez (OL), Hezekiah Downs (DL), Davaughn Russell (OL), and Ruben Hernandez (OL).

The Explorers also had a number of 2026 players – with Jonathan Nua (DL), Adriano Boutros (OL), Adriano Also (OL), Ethan Macias (OL), Tomas De María (OL), and Julian Gomez (OL).

Class of 2027 prospects also came to Tampa – with Angel Orozco (OL), Brody Villa (OL), and Aidan Prellezo (OL).

Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy is looking to get in the mix once again under head coach Jase Stewart – and they brought a number of players to the event.

Class of 2025 players such as Giancarlos Rivas (CB), Javier Quintero (WR), Teo Placencio (CB), Jayden Sanchez (WR), Tristan Segarra (RB), Giovanny Alonso (LB), and Jamari Wallace (RB).

Underclassmen also came – with 2026 players Nathan Gonzalez (LB), and Anthony Lorente (QB). Three 2027 prospects also attended with Alexander Ronquillo (LB), Antwan Martinez (LB), and Rahdel Jean (RB).

Coach Tim Neal and his Hialeah American Patriots also made their way up with seniors Milton Marchena (WR), Jordan Pownall (WR), Nathaniel Nelson (QB), Jukari Blackshere (WR), Delvin Ewing DB), and David Baker (WR).

Coconut Creek Monarch sent five players with seniors Jaleel Walters (DB), Janaris Foster (CB), and Jaylen Liberal (DB), and 2026 offensive linemen Donovan Isnadin and Jahmeer Beauzil.

Coach Brian McCartney’s West Broward Bobcats had 2025 players (DB), Franklyn Johnson Jr. (WR), Dylan Pelliccio (QB), and Zaheed Pierre (CB).

Miami Gardens TRU Prep brought up some 2025 seniors as well with Marek Anderson (DB), Jarrod Young Jr. (LB), Jonathan Pierre (LB), and Daniel Audit (DB).

Five-time defending state champion Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas had 2025 lineman Matias Garcia and 2026 TE Evan Mickow.

The Miami High Stingarees were represented by 2025 seniors Zion Chery (CB) and Rudolph Jones (QB), and 2026 junior Ty’Rell Snelling (LB).

Pembroke Pines Flanagan brought 2025 defensive back Levon Barbay and 2027 quarterback Logan Pelliccio.

The Miami Central Rockets brought quality 2025 receivers Anjuan Coleman and state-rated Nae'Shaun Montgomery.

Other athletes that came from Miami-Dade and Broward were 2025 defensive back Leroy Lee (Rise Prep), 2025 kicker Jacob Corredera (Miami True North Classical Academy), 2025 Miami Palmetto quarterback Lucas Goenaga and 2025 receiver Joel Salien, and 2026 Hollywood Avant Garde defensive lineman Tyler Lind.

There were some others who also attended that we will spotlight this week as we travel throughout the state, searching for our local talent.

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As many high school football players are looking for a spotlight, the summer often makes some dreams possible - with trips to camps, combines and 7-on-7 events providing a forum for the many athletes, looking for colleges to check out what they bring to the table.

Throughout the next two months, we will help to shine the spotlight on football talent in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and follow them on their journey to many events.

Today, we bring you 20 more prospects in 2025, 2026 and 2027 to keep an eye on as they get better to make their respective programs better.

Here are some impressive football players:

CLASS OF 2025

Jukari Blackshere, WR, 5-7, 140, Hialeah American. 3.0 GPA. Baseball Player.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16593245/Jukari-Blackshere

Shaddai Carter, DB, 5-11, 180, Miami Christopher Columbus.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16201790/6584388619afaf0bc494cd79

Zion Chery, Athlete, 5-10, 175, Miami High. 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16603447/Zion-Chery

Harrison Gant, OLB/RB, 5-11, 187, Coconut Creek Monarch. 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16521099/Harrison-Gant

Brando Gudino, DE/TE, 6-0, 190, Miami Lakes Barbara Goleman. 3.0 GPA. Wrestler.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16672352/Brando-GudinoDel-Rio

Julien Halley, RB, 5-11, 175, Sunrise Piper. 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16479178/6513717a06624b1500c9c143

Justin Hadnot, OL/DL, 6-4, 290, Miami St. Brendan.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17636473/65aa61a6e97ab41198a41cfe

Ryan Miret, OL/DL, 6-4, 275, Miami Southridge. 4.4 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18197845/Ryan-Miret

Samuel Mitchell IV, DE/TE, 6-5, 212, Davie Western. 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18496462/64f37b3bda5bbb09c8262867

Darius Smith, SS, 5-10, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19752429/Darius-Smith

Semaj Smith, DB, 5-11, 165, Homestead.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17043371/65775dcfc1244d16d4571a48

Darnell Tilghman, CB, 6-0, 150, Davie Nova. Track & Field.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18271390/Darnell-Tilghman

CLASS OF 2026

Mason Chapman, QB, 5-11, 170, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep – 4.34 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17826022/Mason-Chapman

Damani Downs, WR/DB, 6-2, 180, Miami Norland.  Baseball Prospect.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19426693/655970f50660cf0420561363

Jakari Johnson, DB/WR, 6-0, 180, Plantation.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20082475/6532aeb05caaa9106cbf4b5b

Sushanth Mortala, OL/DL, 6-3, 255, Weston Cypress Bay.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19381374/Sushanth-Mortala

Dominic Musella, S, 5-0, 152, Miami Felix Varela. 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18432158/Dominic-Musella

Corey Swint, WR, 5-10, 165, Miami Palmetto.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19665801/Corey-Swint/about

CLASS OF 2027

Jonathan Bueno Jr., Athlete, 5-10, 175, Davie Western. 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19355080/Jonathan-Bueno-Jr

James Perrone, QB, 6-2, 170, Miami Southridge. 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19687356/6531667b8cd5620af8bd6b20

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We have now reached summer here throughout the state of Florida, and while many prospects – in all classes – will be headed on trips across the country – the objective will be exposure.

As many football players are looking for that spotlight, the summer often makes some dreams possible.

With those trips to camps, combines and 7-on-7 events comes a forum for the many athletes, looking for colleges to check out what they bring to the table.

Throughout the next two months, we will help to shine the spotlight on football talent in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and follow them on their journey to many events.

Today, we bring you 20 prospects in 2025, 2026 and 2027 to keep an eye on as they get better to make their respective programs better.

Here are some impressive football players:

CLASS OF 2025

Kevin Cascudo, WR, Homestead.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14848120/6577421c02bc8414c0c903b9

Darius Clements, WR, Miami Southridge. 3.2 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22380213/Darius-Clements

Daniel Fandino, OL, 6-0, 260, Miami Palmetto – 4.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18018081/664a1a76503a0b1bdc5bcc77

Jeffery Fye, DB, 6-2, 150, Miramar.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19345534/Jeffrey-Fye

Luke Indorf, WR, 6-3, 190, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16670069/663b7ea6073131b0b3c0f989

Amari Isaac, Athlete, 6-1, 200, Hollywood Hills – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18455319/6369909638642d0c30dab475

Evan Noval, DB, 6-1, 165, Coral Gables.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16555423/Evan-Noval

Nehemiah Pittman, WR, 6-3, 175, Miramar – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18541083/Nehemiah-Pittman

Jefferson Saintcius, LB, 6-0, 189, Coral Springs Coral Glades – 2.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16616323/664bfd1d821616b25ac609d1

CLASS OF 2026

Dominick Kelly, CB, 6-1, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. 

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17940392/Dominick-Kelly

Michael Harris, DE, 6-4, 180, Homestead – 2.5 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19384823/michael-harris

Oliver Hernandez, Slot, 5-10, 175, Miami Immaculata LaSalle. 3.86 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18105621/Oliver-Hernandez

Justin Petit-Homme, LB/RB, 5-11, 190, North Miami Beach.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17711788/Justin-PetitHomme

Arron Power, QB, 5-9, 165, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson - 3.9 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18110164/Arron-Power

Adam Salem, OL/LS, 6-2, 240, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. 4.29 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19270136/6647822f503a0b1bdc5a43d6

Teddy Welch, OL, 6-1, 285, Plantation American Heritage. 3.8 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17948526/Teddy-Welch

CLASS OF 2027

Julius Jones Jr., WR/S, 5-11, 160, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20767020/Julius-Jone

Guershawn Pierre, OL/DL, 5-11, 238, Hallandale – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20148193/Guershawn-Pierre

Cecil Smith, RB, 5-8, 160, Homestead.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20496279/Cecil-Smith

Brandon Williams Jr., DB, Fort Lauderdale NSU University School. 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19530715/Brandon-Williams-Jr

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It seemed like yesterday when Sly Johnson from Premier Athletes claimed that he had the next great football prospect.

At the age of 10, it was tough to tell what future “little” Xavier Restrepo would have, but if you went by dedication, work ethic and athletic ability, this was someone who was not just going to be someone that would blend in.

From his youth days right up until high school, Restrepo was always doubted. Too small, not fast enough and while he played the sport to its fullest, his college days would be at the low Division 1 or Division 2 level.

Coconut Creek Monarch, St. Thomas Aquinas and Deerfield Beach all showcased a playmaker who would outwork you and rise above all the negatives. In addition, his play in the off-season with 7-on-7 teams and training with Premier Athletes kept him in the spotlight,

When Manny Diaz and his coaches offered the 5-8, 165-pounder, many felt it was a false offer. There was no way that this undersized football prospect would ever compete at the Power 5 level. It wasn’t logical to those who didn’t know what ticked inside his mind and body.

As Johnson worked with him every weekend, Restrepo’s game went to another level – and then another level after that. The student/athlete that very few were paying attention to was ready to embark on a journey that very few believed he was ready for.

As a true freshman in Coral Gables, he played in nine games his true freshman season and had one reception for 12 yards. The next season, he played in all 12 games, recording 24 receptions for 373 yards and two touchdowns. In 2022, he played in seven games, due to an injury, with three starts, finishing the year with 21 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns. But it was last season – his junior year – that all those who criticized him in the past – started to jump on the bandwagon.

During a dismal 6-6 season, the now 5-10, 200-pound slot receiver delivered in a major way. The player who everyone said was overmatched for major college football, silenced everyone when he caught 85 balls for 1,092 yards and six touchdowns, earning him a spot as a first team All Atlantic Coast Conference selection.

His knack of being that well-rounded student/athlete has always paid off as he graduated in December and set an example for those young men and women who are doubted.

With an option to go to the next level – or head to another college – Restrepo showed his belief in head coach Mario Cristobal and the University of Miami program as he returned for a final year and an opportunity to finish what he started. Beginning the 2024 season 52 receptions shy of passing Mike Harley (182) to become all-time leader in school history.

On top of all those accolades, he is setting himself up for the future with a Master’s Degree.

SECOND ANNUAL FOOTBALL CAMP A SUCCESS

It was only fitting that the person who had worked so hard to achieve – on and off of the football field – gave back once again.

Last Saturday, Restrepo held his second annual football camp for youngsters at Ives Park in North Miami Dade.

Hundreds of future football stars came out to learn, compete and have plenty of fun – while Restrepo, his mother, Ashley and father Jaime along with several volunteers and sponsors gave a group of kids something to remember.

“My son Ethan has been playing football for a short time,” said Charles Fishbein. “But I will tell you out of all the events we have been to, this was by far the best run, and everyone had such a great time.”

Besides instruction, there were special events that awarded prizes and all the campers were treated to some delicious food.

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