Recruiting News

More Miami-Dade/Broward Fresh Prospects To Watch

If you follow what we do during the course of a year, it is no surprise that we promote thousands and thousands of football players in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in every class.

It has never mattered how many stars an athlete as by their name or what colleges and universities are recruiting them, it has long been our objective to make sure that we not only list the prospect, but make sure that we run their film link, grade information and anything that will help them have the same opportunity as those who are being heavily recruited.

Today, once again, we continue a look at some football talent that is under the radar and many have not watched or heard about them.

CLASS OF 2026

Jamall Cooper, WR, 5-10, 155, Miami Central – 3.5 GPA. Yet another of the players who are transferring this off-season - from Pembroke Pines Flanagan.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19382221/Jamall-M-Cooper

Jaden Desir, RB, 5-11, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Coming from Palm Beach County with plenty of talent, transferring from Delray American Heritage.

TAPE:  https://ww.hudl.com/profile/17833350/Jaden-Desir

Amari Latour, DE/OLB, 6-0, 190, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. An emerging defensive standout that has a chance to be special for head coach Jacky Candy and the Dragons during a season where the program continues to build.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20744643/672fa824c32d5a463c7392db

Roderick Mathieu, LB/DE, 6-1, 210, Miami Central. Coming from Norland last year, here as under-the-radar player who is expected to make an impact this coming season for head coach Jube Joseph and the Rockets as he sees more playing time.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17778291/Roderick-B-Mathieu

Brady Palmer, QB, 6-2, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 4.9 GPA. One of the top prospects that heads south to Florida, transferring from Wheaton St. Francis, Illinois and is expected to keep veteran head coach Roger Harriott and the Raiders on course to win an amazing seventh straight state title.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17695802/Brady-Palmer

Justin Petit-Homme, LB/RB, 5-11, 190, North Miami Beach. If you watched the Chargers last season, here is one of those two-way prospects that veteran head coach Jeff Bertani turns out annually. Remember, this is a program that plays athletes all over the field.

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

CLASS OF 2027

Armani Eusebio, OL, 6-4, 260, Plantation American Heritage – 4.6 GPA. Another of the prospects who is under-the radar as he heads into his junior season, transferring from Davie Western. He gives head coach Mike Smith and the defending 4A state champions more firepower up front.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/19536904/Armani-Eusebio

La’Quadri McCray, DB, 5-10, 155, Hollywood McArthur. As for year head coach Robert Ortega continues building the Mustangs, he will have this quality player, who is transferring from Coconut Creek. Many believe he is one of the rising standouts.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/16931599/LaQuadri-McCray

Kyle Pearson, OL, 6-4, 275, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan – 2.9 GPA. One of the fast rising “big men” in south Florida, keep an eye on his progress as he heads toward his junior season. This off-season will be huge for his progress.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20173402/67217662e94ad52ac6c5321f

Logan Pelliccio, QB, 5-10, 175, Weston Cypress Bay – 4.0 GPA. Just missing out on the state playoffs a year ago, head coach Bret Hood and his Lighting will have this quality quarterback, who is transferring from Pembroke Pines Flanagan.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19530849/66fb65ca5419a5a7b0d43ad2

Jaeden Phillips, QB, 6-0, 180, Coconut Creek Monarch. Transferring from Fort Lauderdale Stranahan. From Monarch to Somerset Pembroke Pines, Stranahan and now back to play his junior season for head coach Calvin Davis and the Knights, this is a gifted young man.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19566907/672ecdb6eb3da2ca23326669

Amarion Ray, RB/DB, 5-9, 165, Deerfield Beach. If the Bucks are going to turn things around with head coach J.T. Thomas and a new coaching staff, this is kind of versatile football talent that you do it with. Solid prospect who is eager to showcase his skills.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23285881/amarion-ray

Juan Toro, LB/FB, 5-11, 205, Coral Springs Coral Glades – 3.0 GPA. As head coach Rocco Casullo continues to build this program with some younger prospects, here is a two-way talent that has a chance to have a breakout season.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20348092/Juan-Toro

Anthony Williams, Athlete, 5-4, 140, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan – 3.2 GPA. Another prospect who will have a chance to continue to help the Dragons make a push toward a state playoff in tough district and rugged region.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/video/3/23189978/672fa521b8639319350c60cf

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

Keeping An Eye On Football Transfers In Miami-Dade & Broward Counties. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward

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Monday Night South Florida High School Radio Show Rewind

Once again on Monday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven 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 in on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Monday went:

Willie Simmons has been in his new position as FIU head coach for over a month. He joined the show to talk about it.

COACH SIMMONS ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/willie-simmons-fiu-head-coach-2-3-25-4ae20

Alex Donno from the Locked On Canes Podcast has been busy and shared everything UM with us.

DONNO ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-donno-from-locked-on-canes-2-3-25-ced00

It’s been a busy time in Tallahassee for FSU football and Curt Weiler from Osceola Rivals talked about it.

WEILER ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/curt-weiler-osceola-rivals-2-3-25-c3b1b

Coach Alex Golesh continues to change the culture at the University of South Florida and he stopped by to talk Bulls.

COACH GOLESH ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/alex-golesh-usf-head-coach-2-3-25-bad8a

Coach Carl Toussaint is the new head coach at Pembroke Pines Charter, and he talked about the new position.

COACH TOUSSAINT ON MONDAY NIGHT:  https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/carl-toussaint-hc-pembroke-pines-charter-2-3-25-c8687

Coach Brian McCartney and West Broward will be a team to watch this coming season. He talked Bobcats.

COACH MCCARTNEY ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/head-coach-brian-mccartney-west-broward-2-3-25-cfb1b

Travis Johnson spent over two decades coaching in college. Now his Recruit Nation helps in the process. He talked about it.

COACH TRAVIS JOHNSON ON MONDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-travis-johnson-2-3-25-a2a17

THIS OFF SEASON GET THE JUMP ON EVERYONE. Check Out The South Florida High School Spor ts Radio Show Every Week. @UHealthSports @560WQAM https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-browar

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Orange Bowl High School Football Showcase Feb. 15

The Orange Bowl is hosting its ninth annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health on Saturday, February 15 at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.

The free event will provide hundreds of local high school junior and senior student-athletes an opportunity to meet college coaches from across the country for a chance to receive aid or scholarships as they aspire to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Each participant will compete in a series of tests, drills and scrimmages that best display each player’s various talents at their respective positions, followed by a meet and greet opportunity with coaches from approximately 30 NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and JUCO programs.

Since 2017, more than $8 million in scholarships and financial aid has been awarded to more than 400 high school student-athletes participating in this event.

"The Orange Bowl Committee takes great pride in its ability to once again present this unparalleled opportunity to local high school student-athletes," stated Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair Henri Crockett, a former football player at Florida State University. "Our consistent objective is to provide these students with increased exposure, thereby enhancing their prospects for securing financial assistance for college and ultimately attaining a college degree. The event's significant success over the past eight years underscores its effectiveness in pursuing this aim."

To be eligible to participate in the football showcase, student-athletes must be a high school senior or junior who has not accepted a scholarship offer from a Division I football program. In addition, it is recommended that participants have a 2.5 GPA or higher in 16 Core Courses AND have an SAT score of at least 920 (math and verbal only), OR have a composite ACT Score of 18 or higher or a sum score of 68 or higher.

“Baptist Health is proud to support this incredible program that celebrates the athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship of young athletes,” said Baptist Health Doctors Hospital CEO, Lourdes Boue. “Our commitment to the health and well-being of our community extends beyond the walls of our facilities, and by partnering with the Orange Bowl, we empower these student-athletes to reach their full potential. We are excited to be part of such an important tradition.”

The Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase is presented by Baptist Health and is joined by associate sponsors Amazon, Bank of America, Florida Power & Light Company, GA Telesis, GRUBBRR, Mgc2 and Uber. The football showcase is conducted in association with the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its local chapters.

For more information about the Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health and to register, please visit www.orangebowl.org/showcase/.

About Orange Bowl

Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 410 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and the Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Thursday Night South Florida High School Radio Show Rewind.

Once again on Thursday night the South Florida High School Sports Radio Show took center stage with seven 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 covers 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 in on coaches and players in all sports.

Here is a look at the way Thursday went:

The University of Fort Lauderdale continues to build on the football field and head coach Damon Cogdell talked about it.

COACH COGDELL ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-damon-cogdell-hc-university-of-fort-lauderdale-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-bee70

New head coach and schedule ready to break for the 2025 season. Brandon Helwig from UCFSports.com dropped by.

HELWIG ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/brandon-helwig-ucfsportscom-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-7080a

The schedule is out, and the prospects continue to roll in at the University of Miami. David Lake, Publisher of http://InsideTheU.com, talked ‘Canes.

LAKE ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/david-lake-insidetheucom-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-c6ca

It was a year ago that James Colzie III was named as 19th head coach at Florida A&M University. The Miami native talked Rattlers.

COACH COLZIE III ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-james-colzie-iii-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-146de

The successful @OB_Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 15th at St. Thomas University. David Armstrong talked about the event.

PRESIDENT ARMSTRONG ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/president-david-armstrong-orange-bowl-showcase-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-698fd

Coach Jake Pew is the new head football coach at Archbishop McCarthy and looked at the exciting future of the program.

COACH PEW ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-jake-pew-archbishop-mccarthy-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-3f131

Miami Felix Varela football has a new head football coach and Pedro Neiva talked Vipers with us.

COACH NEIVA ON THURSDAY NIGHT: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98/episodes/coach-pedro-neiva-miami-varela-with-larry-blustein-1-30-25-d35e0

THIS OFF SEASON GET THE JUMP ON EVERYONE. Check Out The South Florida High School Sports Radio Show Every Week. @UHealthSports @560WQAM https://www.audacy.com/podcast/south-florida-high-school-sports-radio-5af98

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

MIAMI-DADE, BROWARD TRANSFERS? WE HAVE THEM FOR YOU. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward

For the past 55 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

It Was A Frustrating Season For Somerset Silver Palms

To say that the 2024 football season was one that Somerset Academy Silver Palms would like to have back would indeed be an understatement.

What turned out to be a rollercoaster season, the Stallions ended up missing the state playoffs because of two setbacks in the district. Two games that head coach Matt Dixon and this program felt they could win, heading into the season.

Losing three of the first four games was tough, but even tougher was winning five of the final six and having nothing positive to show for it.

As they began the off-season, there was a commitment to making sure that what happened in 2024 would not repeat itself this coming year.

The success of the team will be with an experienced and gifted senior (2026) program that is loaded with playmakers, who are still hurting from this past season.

Here is a look at some of those prospects to keep an eye on:

Angel Gonzalez, WR, 5-10, 170 – 3.7 GPA

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17863087/Angel-Gonzalez

Maleik Marcelin, WR/KR, 5-6, 140 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19477872/maleik-marcelin

Luis Mederos, OL, 5-10, 215.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19054825/Luis-Mederos

Humberto Serrano, QB, 5-10, 170 – 3.0 GPA.

TAPE:  https://www.hudl.com/profile/17556288/Humberto-Serrano

Elijah Tillman, WR/DB, 5-11, 170.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/20444639/Elijah-Tillman

Daniel Valdivia, OL/DL, 6-1, 270.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17600704/Daniel-Valdivia

Willie Wilson Jr., WR/CB, 6-2, 160.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19126629/Willie-Wilson

AWAITING VIDEO

Enrique Castellanos, DE/TE/LS, 6-1, 190.

Stoodley Foreste, DE/OT, 6-1, 200.

 

HOW ABOUT THE FUTURE?

While the Stallions will rely on the talent and experience in the rising senior class, there are also plenty of impressive talent that is ready to step up.

Here is a look ahead at some of the younger players that are excited to make a major contribution:

CLASS OF 2027

Jayden Davis, LB/RB, 5-11, 190 – 3.7 GPA.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/19465037/Jayden-Davis

Ahmad Williams, RB, 5-8, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21771415/Ahmad-Williams

 

CLASS OF 2028

Travis Jacinthe, OLB, 5-10, 165.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22682373/Travis-Jacinthe

Tamoree Moise, DB, 5-10, 170. Basketball.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23756292/Tamoree-Moise

Fletcher Spann III, OLB/S, 5-11, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22769125/Fletcher-Spann-III

Aron Whitfield, WR/DB, 5-11, 175.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21825642/Aron-Whitfield

AWAITING VIDEO

Kosta Obucina, OL/DL, 6-0, 220

Jayvion Robinson, WR, 6-1, 170

 

CLASS OF 2029

Randy Troy, DE/LS, 6-3, 190.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/21703825/Randy-Troy

MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD INFORMATION YEAR-ROUND. https://larryblustein.com/

Keeping An Eye On Football Transfers In Miami-Dade & Broward Counties. https://larryblustein.com/news/transfer-season-off-to-a-huge-start-in-miami-dade-broward

For the past 54 years, we have spent more time on football fields than anyone in the country. From games to practices, camps, combines and 7-on-7 events, we get to as many events as possible to see the athletes LIVE. Follow us on Facebook (Larry Blustein) Instagram (@OurBoyBlu) and Twitter (@PrepRedzoneFL). Contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..