MIAMI – It’s been a few days since the inaugural South Florida Portal Mega Camp & Combine at the legendary Gwen Cherry Park and players, coaches and parents are still talking about the exposure and instruction that athletes from fifth grade to their senior year in high school.
With stars Teddy Bridgewater, Mike Pouncey, Tommy Shuler and Eduardo Clements leading the way on the field, nearly 100 future prospects had the chance to test and compete with and against other athletes.
While many events are held in south Florida, very few pay attention and promote each and every prospect that attends. That’s where The Portal Mega event was out to separate itself from the rest.
As on field Camp Director Panther Smith coordinated events and broke down the camp to the parents – many who were experiencing this football showcase for the first time – everyone who took part left with a great feeling and wanting to attend in 2026.
As we did early in the week, here are some more talented young men who had the chance to come out and turn some heads:
The first ever South Florida Portal Mega Camp & Combine attracted nearly 100 football players looking to learn and find out about themselves.
While several young prospects were out there to see what the future holds for themselves on the gridiron, high school football players had the chance to make a statement.
With all the talent on hand, we bring you five gifted high school players that showcased their many skills in front of coaches and several parents who came out to support.
As we will continue to look at the inaugural event this week – featuring players and coaches – today we shine the spotlight on five prospects:
2026 – Deven Blatch Jr., OL, Pembroke Pines Flanagan. Headed toward his final season at the high school level, this young man was one of the standouts during the instruction and one-on-one competition. He will have his chance this year to make an impact for a much-improved Falcons’ team.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23046264/Deven-Blatch-Jr
2027 – Ji’Koi Highsmith, DE, 6’2, 215, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy. GPA 4.8 / SAT 1040. For the past two years, here is a standout prospect that coaches have been talking about, and as he continues to grow and mature, this rising junior has attended several events to not only improve his game but get some much-needed exposure. With some impressive line talent at last Saturday’s event, he was singled out for his play.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20357665/JiKoi-Highsmith
2027 – Anterrio Thornton Jr., OL, 6’1, 280, Miami Central. As the Rockets continue to reload and look for quality “big men” up front to keep the tradition alive, this is someone to keep an eye on. He is athletic and had the chance, as a sophomore, to learn and compete this past season. As he continues to mature and pick up some more technique, he is going to be a solid prospect.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23512748/Anterrio-Thornton-Jr
2027 – Remarus “Big Man” Turnier, OL, 6’4, 280, Miami Northwestern – 3.3 GPA. Yet another young prospect who brings athleticism, a high football IQ and size to the table for the defending 3A state champion Bulls. He opens holes for the running game – while always learning to pass protect for a team that does their share of throwing the ball.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20479193/Remarus-Turnier
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Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with three impressive guests.
Each and every week, the AM 560 WQAM radio program attracts the newsmakers in high school sports, recruiting college sports – not only locally, but throughout the country.
The show gives listeners an opportunity to hear about college football programs statewide from the media that cover them. It also focuses on the coaches who use the state of Florida – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in particular.
The show, which has run for nearly two decades, has become a popular listen for recruiting fans as well as high school sports purists, focusing on coaches and players in all sports.
Here is a look at the way Monday went:
Geo Milian watched the Miami Hurricanes football team this spring and had some observations as the transfer portal opens.
GEO MILIAN ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/geo-milian-south-florida-sports-analys-d658e
As the Florida Gators wrapped up the spring, Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun gave his views, heading into late spring, summer.
KEVIN BROCKWAY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/kevin-brockway-gainesville-sun-newspaper-632a6
Coral Gables High named Derick Murdock to lead the Cavaliers on the football field. He talked about his new position.
COACH DERICK MURDOCK ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-derick-murdock-hc-coral-gables-018fa
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After an 8-3 season and a District 16-4A title you would think that Hialeah High head football coach Tony Smith and his staff would be satisfied. Not even close!
What the Thoroughbreds have built is a program that not only expects to win the district, but also make a push in the state playoffs – even in a competitive Class 4A, where two of the best teams in the state (Miami Norland and Plantation American Heritage) are directly in the path of getting out of south Florida.
As this team heads toward spring in less than two weeks, there are a number of quality prospects that return, but what the next few months will be about is getting those players – without video – something to show to colleges.
Sometimes spring is a formality, but this April-May will be vital for the immediate future of this program.
Here are some of the prospects to keep an eye on:
CLASS OF 2026
Jermaine Berry, WR, 5’9, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19956065/Jermaine-Berry
Solomon Daugherty, WR, 5’10, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22832414/Solomon-Daugherty
Terrell Evans, DE, 6’6, 265.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20054933/Terrell-Evans
Ronnie Jones Jr., WR/DB, 6’3, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22832115/Ronnie-Jones-Jr
Giovanni Morley, DB, 5’9, 160.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20546811/Giovonni-Morley
Joseph Taylor, MLB, 6’0, 220.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19316495/Joseph-Taylor
Myles Tillman, OL/DL, 6’4, 285.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24344485/Myles-Tillman
Jakari Weeks, RB, 5’10, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22843152/Jakari-Weeks
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Avon Brantley, RB, 5’10, 185
Andrew Delgado, QB, 6’1, 205
Jeremiah Mayes, DB, 6’0, 185
Charles Motes Jr., DT/OL, 6’1, 295
Thomas Trueba, LB, 6’0, 200
CLASS OF 2027
Noah Bell, DT/OT, 5’8, 265.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20013124/Noah-Chop-Bell
Jayden Bernard, QB, 5’10, 195.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22846594/Jayden-Bernard
Andre Fletcher Jr., LB, 6’1, 200.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20095508/Andre-Fletcher-Jr
U’Darius Jenkins, S, 6’2, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20013085/Udarius-Jenkins
Remy Morgan, DB, 6’1, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22766541/Remy-Morgan
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Matthew Cuttliff, DE/LB, 6’0, 195
Kalel Franck, OL, 6’3, 235
Tayvion Lee, FS, 6’2, 190
CLASS OF 2028
Britain Mitchell, DB/WR, 6’0, 175.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/24311548/Britain-Mitchell?
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Endry Contreras, OL, 6’2, 325
Ralph Hall, OL, 6’0, 275
Gregory Ryals, OL, 6’1, 285
Malachi Mayes, WR, 6’0, 175
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MIAMI – They came from Fort Myers, Delray Beach and from all around south Florida to compete.
From fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders going through their first combine/camp experience - to high school seniors looking to grab a part of the spotlight, they all headed to the legendary Gwen Cherry Park in the heart of Miami’s Liberty City.
The first ever South Florida Portal Mega Camp & Combine attracted nearly 100 football players looking to learn and find out about themselves.
While several young prospects were out there to see what the future holds for themselves on the gridiron, high school football players had the chance to make a statement.
With all the talent on hand, we bring you five gifted high school players that showcased their many skills in front of coaches and several parents who came out to support.
As we will continue to look at the inaugural event this week – featuring players and coaches – today we shine the spotlight on five prospects:
2027 – Samuel Boatright, DL/OL, 6’1, 250, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy – 3.8 GPA. Wrestler. Big time athlete who brings it all to the football field with quickness, strength and the ability to pick things up. Will emerge as one of the elite rising juniors for the Mavericks and first year head coach Jake Pew this coming season. Versatile performer who cane lineup on either side of the ball. He was awarded as MVP.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20815497/Samuel-Boatwright
2026 – Wynton Jones Jr., DB, 5’11, 165, Miami Palmetto – 2.8 GPA. Soon to be a four-year varsity performer for head coach Mike Manasco and his Panthers, he has turned into one of the best secondary performers in south Florida, and his leadership qualities and ability to play this game at a high level has brought the attention of several colleges. He is indeed one of the prospects that will be among the elite in south Florida for the 2025 season.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18651809/Wynton-Jones-Jr
2026 – Sushanth Mortala, OL, 6’3, 255. Weston Cypress Bay – 3.0 GPA. Yet another line prospect who has been working hard over the past two years to have his stock rise. He has tremendous feet, improving technique and will be a major plus for head coach Bret Hood and his Lightning this season. He often attends camps and combines for the exposure and continues to pick up some valuable information from coaches like former Dolphin Mike Pouncey, who instructed the linemen at the event.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19381374/Sushanth-Mortala
2026 – Humberto Serrano, QB, 5’11, 165, Somerset Academy Silver Palms – 3.0 GPA. This three-year varsity performer has been way under the radar for too long, and on Saturday, he showcased his skills, walking away with the MVP. A big-time talent who has arm strength, high football IQ and is the type of team player you want on your side. Keep your eye on this young man during the spring and summer and you will see what many have been missing.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17556288/Humberto-Serrano
2028 – Dejon Smith, LB/SS, 5’10, 175, Delray Beach Atlantic – 3.4 GPA. From over an hour away in Palm Beach County came one of Florida’s fast emerging stars, and in every drill, test and competition, this rising sophomore answered every bell and showed why he is regarded as one of the elite and versatile defensive prospects. Coach Jamelle Murray and the Eagles know that they have something special for the present and future. We will see him during the spring and summer.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22657937/Dejon-Smith
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If you follow high school football in south Florida, you already know about Fort Lauderdale High and head coach Richard Dunbar.
At the helm of his alma mater over the past 16 years, it has always been about developing student/athletes – on and off the playing field.
His experience as a football coach has gone a long way in getting his players to the next level at various colleges and universities.
While his Flying Ls have won during his time at the school, they have also developed positive work in the classroom, setting themselves up for a future away from the football field.
Coming off a 4-5 season in a competitive District 13-6A with Coconut Creek Monarch and Sunrise Piper, this team finished the season 3-1 and headed into the off-season with a good feeling.
In this off-season, a number of players have competed on 7-on-7 events and also played other sports which has kept them sharp for spring over the next few weeks.
If this team is going to be successful in 2025, it will be a strong rising senior (2026) class also with some younger players that are ready to contribute:
CLASS OF 2026
Christiano Ignaious-Blake, ILB, 5’9, 207.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17844207/Christiano-Blake
Kaidon McGill, WR/Athlete, 5-10, 175.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20129364/Lagarious-Tyler-Jr
Kevin Peeples, DB, 5’6, 155. Track & Field.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20064344/Kevin-Peeples
Jake Pritchard, WR, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18300991/Jacob-Pritchard
Latevein Tharpe, WR, 6-2, 170.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22503709/673517ecc919fbbfde4e5da2
Lagarious Tyler, SS/LB, 5’9, 177 – 4.8 GPA.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20129364/Lagarious-Tyler-Jr
Hemerson Vilis, RB/WR, 5’5, 130.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18300987/Hemerson-Vilis
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
Maxime Derhy, WR, 5-8, 155 – 3.5 GPA
David Saint-Louis, CB, 5-8, 140
CLASS OF 2027
Symari Milner, DT – 3.0 GPA.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22518012/Symari-Milner
Marquise Russ, QB, 6’2, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22522776/Marquise-Russ
CLASS OF 2028
Armani Strong, WR, 6’0, 175.
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/24638961/674e749abd1ec69a7a8b4a46
AWAITING SPRING VIDEO
John "JC" Mobley, WR/S, 5-6, 125 – 3.83 GPA.
William Thomas Jr., DB
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