As many Miami-Dade and Broward County football prospects in the Class of 2027 are getting more than their share of the spotlight from colleges, universities and recruiting websites nationally, there are so many others who are not receiving that special attention.

This long off-season is giving many of these rising seniors an opportunity to showcase their skills, but with the transfer portal and other obstacles that recruiting is filled with these days, exposure is not easy.

Lets face it. Recruiting websites exist on subscribers who spend money to see the high “star-rated” prospects, so those football players who are not deemed as elite are really not getting the attention they deserve, and that is where we come in.

Promoting and evaluating football talent for six decades, you understand that every prospect that you are watching has a goal of playing at the next level – even if they have to pay some money to accomplish that goal.

From the beginning, we have made sure that we not only bring the fans and colleges coaches who follow us the top-flight athletes, but we also expose those student/athletes who are under the radar and are in need of that extra push.

Today, we take a look at many of those rising stars who have not gotten the attention needed in the Class of 2027.

Some of those players include Brandon “Big Baby” Adams (6’6″, 320, OL/DL, American Heritage-Plantation), Anthony Bacon (6’2″, 210, TE/EDGE, Hialeah American), Brendan Beery (6’3″, 206, QB, Miami Gulliver Prep), Christian Black (5’6”, 142, Miami Springs), Santana Blount (5’9″, 155, WR, Miami Carol City), Joey Bollo (6’2″, 240, EDGE, St. Thomas Aquinas), Rubin Ceasar III (6’4″, 220, EDGE/TE, Plantation American Heritage), Tyler Chance (6’1″, 170, QB, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons), Tarri Cochran (6’0″, 165, DB/WR, Miramar) and Cody Conness (6’0″, 165, QB, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas).

The 2027 class also boasts talent like Malik Denson (5’10”, 175, WR/DB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Meikhi “Tank” Desolomme (5’8″, 170, RB/LB, Deerfield Beach), Jordan Diaz (5’9″, 190, LB, Miami Immaculata LaSalle), Nick Dyer (5’11”, 185, QB, Cooper City), Danard Frazier (6’1″, 290, OL, Miami Carol City), Devon Germeille (6’4″, 190, LB/EDGE, Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson), D’Aniko Hunt (5’9″, 178, LB, Miami Carol City), Jahsai Juste (5’8″, 155, DB/WR, Pembroke Pines Charter), Shavis Linder Jr. (6’3″, 200, WR, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) and Edan Richardson (6’4″, 260, EDGE, Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy).

There are also players to watch like “Big” Ronald Riley (6’4″, 315, OL, Miami True North Classical Academy), Rafael Salvatierra IV (5’9″, 155, WR/Athlete, Palmer Trinity), Marquis “Juk” Siggers (5’9″, WR, Miami Norland), Johnathan Simeon (5’8″, 180, Athlete, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy), Oscar Sola Jr. (5’10”, 200, RB/LB, Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy), Freddie Smith (5’11”, 250, DL, Fort Lauderdale), Jason Smith II (6’3″, 255, DL, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Albert Stevenson (6’2″, 215, LB/EDGE, Miami Southridge) and newcomer Jackson Stroud (6’5″, 195, QB, Hollywood McArthur).

Rounding out this look of rising seniors to keep an eye on this spring and summer are Nolex St. Victor (5’11”, 195, Athlete, Coconut Creek), Joshua Sylvain (6’3″, 180, WR, Pembroke Pines Charter), Brandon Tammara (5’9″, 225, OL, Cooper City), Kohl Thomas (6’0″, 190, LB/EDGE, Miramar), Mylo-Elijah Tshinkola (6’4″, 280, OL/EDGE, Coral Gables), Liam Vazquez (5’10”, 170, DL/LB, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy), Anthony Williams (5’6″, 150, Athlete/WR, Coconut Creek Monarch), Rah’Saan Williams (6’1″, 245, DL, Barbara Goleman), Kendrick Williams (6’1″, 170, DB, Miami Killian), and Terrance Williams III (5’9″, 165, RB/WR, Cardinal Gibbons).

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By Dave Brousseau

After south Florida came back with girls’ and boys’ basketball state titles during the first week of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Championships last week at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) schools are back at it again this weekend.

Playing over five hours from home, four area schools are taking advantage of talent and great coaching, moving into the finals.

SANGHA LEADS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS TO GIRLS’ CLASS 6A TITLE GAME

Senior center Isabella Sangha and Notre Dame signee has played an important role for the St. Thomas Aquinas girls basketball team this season.

Thursday in the Class 6A state semifinal game against George Steinbrenner High, she was completely dominant with a team high of 19 points and season-high 20 rebounds in leading the Raiders to a 69-46 victory at the University of North Florida.

The victory advances the Raiders (21-8) to the state championships against Bayside (23-8) on Saturday at 2:30.

Aquinas are seeking to win their fifth state title over the past six seasons.

Leading by three points after the first quarter, Aquinas dominated the middle two quarters 37-21.

A balanced offensive was key to the Raiders’ performance. 

Ronniesha Thomas scored 16 points, while Catalina LaFreniere added 11 points, while London Thomas and Tyla Mori each had 10 points.

POMPANO BEACH BLANCHE ELY GIRLS ADVANCE TO CLASS 5A TITLE.

Defense has played a major role in leading the Blanche Ely girls’ basketball team to the Class 5A state tournament at the University of North Florida.

More of the same helped the Tigers pummel St. Petersburg 58-38 in their semifinal game on Wednesday.

The Tigers (21-5) advanced to Friday’s state championship, where they will face Booker T. Washington at 5:30 p.m. They are seeking to win their fourth state title and first since 2020.

All nine players that stepped on the court were able to score for Ely. Sariyah Sabb had 13 points, while Aniyah Gooden and Isyss Mims each had 10 points.

The Tigers defense recorded 21 steals, forced 32 turnovers and had 46-30 rebound advantage   

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS BOYS MOVE A STEP CLOSER TO WINNING BACK-TO-BACK TITLES

The St. Thomas Aquinas boys’ basketball team is in position to add to their 2026  state championship run.

After Thursday’s convincing 73-27 victory over Tampa Sickles at the University of North Florida in a Class 6A state semifinal, the Raiders put themselves in position to win back-to-back titles for the first time in school history.

Aquinas (27-4) will face Orlando Evans (23-7) at noon on Saturday at the University of Florida. The Raiders enter the title game on an 11-game winning streak.

The 27 points allowed on Thursday was the fewest since holding American Heritage to 19 against in the 2025-26 season opener.

The Raiders were led by Nate Accius’s 26 points, while team leading scorer Clarence Westbrook Jr. added 18 points.

PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER BOYS TO PLAY FOR A 5A STATE TITLE.

Anthony Walcott and Zacuras Dawson combined for 33 points and 13 rebound to lead Pembroke Pines Charter to a 65-32 victory over Lecanto in a boys Class 5A state semifinal game on Wednesday at the University of North Florida.

The Jaguars (21-6) will face Fleming Island (23-8) for the state title on Friday at 8 p.m. Pines Charter is on the verge of winning their third state championship since 2021.

Trailing 9-8 after the opening quarter, the Jaguars put the game away out scoring Lecanto 27-8 in the second quarter.

The 32 points allowed was the fewest allowed in the three seasons where Pines Charter advanced to a title game.

Adam Star added 11 points, while Robert Guishard pulled down 15 rebounds.

Dave Brousseau is a veteran journalist who worked at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and is a longtime BCAA Correspondent. Need to reach out to him? Contact him at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

When it comes to building a football program, Miami Palmer Trinity head coach Mark Reese and his staff have more than done a tremendous job throughout the years.

After a 7-3 season in 2025 which included a state playoff appearance, the Falcons headed into the off-season with a feeling that while this team will be young, they will certainly be very talented.

With the return of rising senior leaders such as Rafael Salvatierra (WR/CB), Manny Coya (QB), Tino Cooper (RB/Slot) and Jayden Alley (OL/DL), there is plenty of experience, talent and leadership.

THE UNDERCLASS WILL BE KEY

As the rising senior class will be very important, keep an eye on the younger prospects as well – with Class of 2028 rising juniors Andres Soccorro (WR), Jaedon Gordon (FS/OLB), Hagen Roberts (RB/LB) and Marco Lema (WR/CB) leading the way.

Also, keep an eye on Niccolo Blanzuol (TE/OLB), Nicolas Sanz de Santamaria (WR/CB), Merritt Sims (WR/CB), Hunter Nielson (QB) and versatile lineman (OL/DL) Thomas Valacco.

When you have a rising sophomore (2029) with the talent that Nicolas Baumberger (WR/CB) has, you know that your team is in great hands.

In addition, there are other 2029 prospects to watch as well – with Alexander “Alex”  Lopez (WR/S), Carter Estep (DE) and Juan Balzarette-Acquaroni (OL)

The rising freshmen (2030) class will also feature prospects like Zac Lopez (TE/DE) and Matthew Reese (DT/OT).

2025 Miami Palmer Trinity Falcons

Miami SmartEn Sports Academy, W 17-0

Miami Ransom Everglades, L 28-0

Marathon, W 43-0

Tavernier Coral Shores, W 23-0

Somerset Academy South Homestead, W 37-0

Miami BridgePrep Village Green, W 38-6

Moore Haven, L 12-3

Miami Archbishop Carroll, W 39-29

Hialeah ABF Academy, W 14-8

Miami True North Classical Academy, L 42-17

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While camps and combines can only tell you so much about a football prospect, it’s what they do on the field that will ultimately tell the story.

For decades, when it came to evaluating talent, seeing what the athlete does with full pads on is truly a measure of what lies ahead.

By going to games at every level, we have been fortunate to see talent that many others never get to watch until the word gets out and they receive their information second hand.

Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have always been home to elite running backs. No matter what year or which team they play for, you are going to see top-flight backs who turn heads with their speed, skill and ability to make plays that elevate their teams.

As the rising senior (2027) class has some impressive prospects at the position – with many getting ready to showcase their skills this spring and into the summer – there is a group in the next class (2028) that will bring game-changing talent to the table.

As there are so many in the class, we start off by bringing you five talented young men – some who have already started to attract attention as football players and not just combine and camp standouts.

Adrian Cox, 5’9, 165, Miami Northwestern. Comes over from Miami Immaculata LaSalle where his sophomore season was indeed productive for a program that reached the region finals before losing for the first time. This is a quick, athletic and instinctive runner who went over 1,000 yards on the ground and scored 18 times. He has the chance to be one of the top prospects in his class with the Bulls in 2026.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/23535392/adrian-cox

Jeremy Douglas, 5’9, 170, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. In leading the Chiefs to the state semifinals in 2A, here is someone who follows in a long list of top backs this program has produced through the years. An elusive runner that continues to develop into someone that has a chance to be very special. Finished his sophomore year off with nearly 1,000 total offensive yards, showcasing skills that this program will continue taking full advantage of this coming year. Keep your eye on this impressive talent.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22920702/Jeremy-Douglas

Amari Germain, 5’10, 170, Miami Coral Reef – 3.1 GPA. Track & Field. When we watched him perform last year during the playoffs, there was simply no getting around that this was a special talent who was athletic, gifted and understood that combining what you do in the classroom and on the football field will add up to something positive. Heads into the spring as one of the top young backs in south Florida. Has the size and versatility to help lead the Barracudas to yet another Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) independent championship.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/26508869/Amari-Germain

Jamari Johnson, 5’9, 170, Homestead South Dade. Here is another of those prospects that unless you followed his career on the field you would only know him from his recent performance at the Football University (FBU) event where he put up some big testing numbers. Here is a versatile athlete who comes over from Somerset Silver Palms with plenty of promise that the coaches have already started to tap into his new school where he has been a pleasant addition. In a year where this running quarterback threw for 750 yards and added over 400 yards on the ground. There is no getting around the fact that this is a talented football player that will be huge for the Bucs.

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/22697298/Jamari-Johnson

Keshawn Paschall, 5’9, 185, Coconut Creek Monarch – 3.1 GPA. Talk to any college coach, recruiting analyst and talent evaluator who has watched him play over the past year and all will tell you the same thing – this is an elite running back who has the chance to be very special as a three-down back. Finished with over 1,000 yards as a sophomore and added balance to an already potent offense. This is a name that you will want to keep an eye on!

TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/27048217/Keshawn-Paschall

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