BRADENTON - On a Saturday, when there was so many things going on throughout the Sunshine State, five Miami-Dade County football prospects took the time to travel and get better.
As college spring games, 7-on-7 tournaments and other events that occupy the off-season, there was plenty going on at IMG Academy as Prep Redzone Florida hosted the GameChangers Combine as prospects throughout Florida came to learn and gain some off-season exposure.
With college coaches from Keiser University, Ave Maria, Warner and Webber teaching and evaluating prospects, it was a tremendous day all the way around.
With MVP awards being handed out to those who stepped up and turned some heads, there were others who also came and attracted the attention of the coaches as well as the fans on hand.
Here is a look at the five football players from Miami-Dade that took part:
CLASS OF 2024
Blake Brewer, OL, 6-2, 270, Miami Christopher Columbus. Easily one of the top line prospects among a large group, his technique and ability to sustain blocks impressed plenty of coaches who watched him throughout the event. Will be a valuable asset for the defending 4M state champions this coming season. His work during the testing and drills as well as the one-on-one competition drew raves. This is a hard working young man who enjoyed the event.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14592413/Blake-Brewer
Fabian Rodriguez, QB, 6-0, 185, Miami Springs. Makes is was from Doral Academy this season and was another talent that coaches talked about. Has arm strength and accuracy and was impressive during the testing and drills. Had plenty of work during the one-on-one competition, getting plenty of accolades from his fellow campers. As he puts in the work this off-season, he will continue to get better. This is a talented athlete who also plays some tight end.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/13373019/Fabian-Rodriguez/highlights
Jordan Santana, DB, 6-0, 165, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy. Talk about under-the-radar. This is a young man who made the 200-mile trip to compete and get noticed, and that is exactly what happened as his texting and work in the drills impressed. He is a quick and agile prospect who just needs to get more reps and additional exposure this coming season. During the one-on-one competition, he also turned heads with some impressive battles against quality competition. Keep your eye on his progress.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16121664/Jordan-Santana
CLASS OF 2025
Lucas Francisco, DT, 5-10, 227, Miami Christopher Columbus. Talk about coming to an event to compete and get your name out, this is a young man who certainly showed some promise, working hard in everything he did, knowing that there were plenty of eyes on him all day. Whether it was testing or drills, he was singled out several times for his hard work and will to get better. Even during the one-on-one workouts, he showed plenty of passion for the game. As he grows and matures, you will see someone who will fight for playing time on a team that is stacked!
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16079411/Lucas-Francisco
CLASS OF 2026
Oliver Hernandez, WR, 5-8, 135, Coral Gables. What combines and showcases have evolved into are forums for younger prospects to get their names out there. While the lack of experience is often a key factor, coming out and learning is essential for the growth of any athlete. What this young man did was test well, showcasing plenty of quickness and agility, and during the football competition, he showed that when he matures, gets stronger and fills out, this is going to be someone that head coach Frank Welsh and the Cavaliers will benefit from. Extremely hard worker who wants to get better and learn as much as he can.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18105621/Oliver-Hernandez
Samuel Rodriguez, RB/DB, 5-7, 165, Miami Springs. When it comes to the will to get better and advance on the football field, here is yet another talented young man who has the chance to be special – whether it’s on the offensive side of the ball as a running back – or as a prospect in the defensive secondary. What he did on Saturday was set the table for the future – with the college coaches on hand. Impressive in his testing part of the event, in drills and during one-on-ones, where he went up against some impressive talent, there was a lot to like. He is a passionate young man who will burst onto the scene in 2023.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16929626/Samuel-Rodriguez
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With spring football starting in the next two weeks, high school football teams are starting to get back together after an off-season of “all-star” 7-on-7 events.
With the emphasis over the next few months on benefitting from team events, things start to kick into gear as the Broward County Athletic Association and the Broward Football Officials Association will kick the spring off with an event on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 – with a “Battle of Broward 7-on-7 Tournament/Officials Camp.”
The event takes place on Friday in Fort Lauderdale with games at St. Thomas Aquinas and Cardinal Gibbons – as play begins at 5 p.m. at both venues.
On Saturday, play begins at 9 a.m. at Cardinal Gibbons with the championship games slated for 12:15 and 5 p.m.
The Friday night games will feature three pool play games. On Saturday, knockout rounds and championship games for the “754” and “954” brackets will be held. There will be three 20-minute games guaranteed and one playoff game.
The objective is not only to get the high school teams together with their coaches and fellow players, but also give college coaches an opportunity to see how these young men respond in a competitive environment.
THE COMPETITION WILL HEAT UP
With Broward County football now being recognized as one of the top areas in the state, there will be plenty of talent on hand.
Among the teams that will be on hand includes Plantation American Heritage, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs Coral Glades, Coral Springs, Weston Cypress Bay, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale Dillard, Parkland Stoneman Douglas, Miramar Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Coconut Creek Monarch, Oakland Park Northeast, Sunrise Piper, Hollywood South Broward, South Plantation, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan, Coral Springs Taravella, Pembroke Pines West Broward and Davie Western.
If you are a media member and would like to attend - or would like more information, contact: Jeff Pratt at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 630-650-9645.
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 ACADEMY SILVER PALMS () with first year head coach Matt Dixon, whose Stallions were
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CLASS OF 2024
Tobi Benwari, LB/RB, 6-1, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14922997/Tobi-Benwari
Kerin Bonilla, DB, 5-10, 150.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/10039964/Kerin-Bonilla
Anthony Lejarza, OT, 6-2, 210.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14794903/Anthony-Lejarza
Jonathan Ramos, WR/CB, 6-2, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/14794901/Jonathan-Ramos
Robert Reddish, RB/WR, 5-11, 165.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/11497793/Robert-Reddish
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Connor Bishop, DB, 5-10, 145
Jacob McCarter, K, 5-10, 155
Christian McWilliams, LB, 6-1, 195
Angelus Medina, DE, 5-11, 185
Jason Mendoza, OG, 5-10, 220
Alejandro Morejon, DE/TE, 6-1, 190
Jose Olivier, OC, 5-9, 230
CLASS OF 2025
Jayden Cruz, LB, 5-10, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17611657/Jayden-Cruz
Jordan Lyons, LB/RB, 6-1, 155.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15290432/Jordan-Lyons
Manny Madrigal, LB, 5-10, 190.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15902278/Manny-Madrigal
Dane Pearson, LB, 5-7, 170.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/15898727/Dane-Pearson
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Eddie Childs, OL/DL, 5-10, 290
Erick Garcia, RB, 5-10, 175
Caleed Jones, OL, 6-0, 275
William Massa, OT, 6-4, 285
James Miller, DT, 6-0, 280
Jaylen Wilcox, DT, 5-9, 240
Stephen Zelaya, CB, 5-7, 145
CLASS OF 2026
Matthew Marsh, OL, 6-2, 260.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17548776/Matthew-Marsh
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Humberto Serrano, QB, 5-11, 170
Willie Wilson, WR/CB, 5-11, 165
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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 SOUTHWEST MIAMI EAGLES (SWEAGLES_FB) with veteran head coach Taj Marshall, whose Eagles continue to build the program into a playoff contender.
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CLASS OF 2024
Mitrell Fletcher, OLB/DE, 6-0, 180 – 3.48 GPA
Santiago Lopez, OL, 6-5, 235 – 3.0 GPA
CLASS OF 2025
Calim Jacques, WR/CB, 5-8, 150
Marikevies McNichols, DE/OLB, 6-2, 205
Yosvani Loriga, OT, 6-2, 220
Robert Reyes, OLB, 5-7, 185
Kevin Rodriguez, WR, 5-11, 170
David Torres, DT, 5-10, 230
Alex Villamil, LB, 5-9, 150
CLASS OF 2026
Kevin Diaz, QB – 3.7 GPA
Christian Espinal, WR/CB – 3.0 GPA
Alex Reyes, OL, 6-1, 270
Ethan St. Prix, WR/SS, 6-5 185 – 2.4 GPA
K.C. Vargas, FB /DE, 6-0, 205 – 3.54 GPA
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It may not be time to order the championship rings, but 2M got a whole lot more competitive.
There is no getting around the fact that when it comes to football transfers, there is area in the country that comes close to the numbers put up by Miami-Dade and Broward high schools.
In a world where open enrollment has been taken to another level, having 300 “student/athlete” go from one school to another is something that happens, and no administration or state association can stop it.
If a school has open desks to fill, they can accept new students – end of story!
While hundreds of areas across the country point their fingers in disbelief, this is nothing new for the most football talent-rich area in the country, and it’s not close, playing out each season.
As we keep our transfer tally that will be released in June, the numbers are still staggering – with some football players moving twice before they reach their final destination.
THE VIKING ARE COMING
As Miami Central continues to dominate the football landscape every year locally, statewide and nationally, the Rockets may have some company this season. As Central continues to fill holes from last year’s third consecutive state crown, and they have brought in some mind-boggling talent, Miami Norland and head coach Daryle Heidelburg have not stood still.
Last year the Vikings were 9-3 – with losses coming to Miami Central twice (53-7 and 34-20) and Miami Booker T. Washington, the Vikings return several key players from that squad, but they also welcome 17 new faces currently – with more rumored on the way.
Among those players who are already making the move include Class of 2024 performers Cameron Anderson (DB, Miramar), Raynor Andrews (OL, Miami Jackson), Germaine Carter (DL, Miami Carol City), Vernon Clarke (Miami Jackson), Tomauri Johnson (DB, Miami Jackson), Ben Joseph (DB, Pembroke Pines Flanagan), Amare Lee (WR/RB, Miami Carol City), Tyclean Luman (DE , Miami Jackson), Tycoolhill Luman (DE, Miami Jackson) and Dimitry Nicolas (DT, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) to name a few.
Other rising seniors that have moved to Miami Gardens are Zion Paret (DB, Tallahassee North Florida Christian), Donavan Philord (CB, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace) and standout running back Juan Rodriguez from Miami Beach.
The 2025 class is also gifted for the Vikings with Jade Card (WR/Athlete Hollywood South Broward), Adrian Farrow (OG) and Andre Farrow (LB, Miami Carol City) and receiver Terrence Honeywood from Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy.
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