Here Goes…Obviously lot of time. I know it’s kind of a yearly thing to say “next year’s class looks to be better”, but I really think 26 looks like a pretty good year. More high-end, top 100 type talent than '25, as well as more overall potential “4*” and high “3*” types. Monster year at WR, which happens every 2-3 years in Sofla. Miami Northwestern on the rebound as well…
Note that Armando Blount, UM DL frosh…Would have been the #1 player in this year’s Soft class before he re-classwified. And FSU TE/DE commit Alarm Williams would likely have been top 4-5 with a reasonable senior year.
Calvin Russell WR, Northwestern
J’Vari Flowers CB, Northwestern
Derrick Cooper RB/ATH, Chaminade
Justice Fitzpatrick DB, STA
Javian Mallory RB, West Boca
Jabari Brady WR, Monarch
Brandon Baker WR, Plantation AH
Jeffar Jean-Noel WR, Plantation AH
Jordan Campbell LB, Carol City (UM)
Dia Bell QB, Plantation AH
Ryan Mirat DL/OL, Southridge
Denarius Gray WR, Chaminade
Jasen Lopez WR, Chaminade
Shmar Akande CB, South Broward
Jaydin Bordeaux DB, West Boca
Jaboree Riggins WR,Monarch
Javari Luckas OL, Belle Glade
Aldarius Johnson, Jr. DB, Plantation AH
Clarence Tucker CB, Edison
Darry Bell S, Goleman
Others: T.Hughes DB, South Dade…K.Baker RB/ATH, Somerset Academy…D.Faison WR, Boca St. Andrews…J.Hughley DB, Cardinal Newma…A.Balough-Ali LB, Benjamin School…B.Junius LB, Chaminade…C.Simon DT, Plantation AH…Z Sanders WR, Cardinal Newman… A. Sharpe LB, PB Central…B.Guja OL, Cypress Bay…B.Junious LB, Chaminade…K.Maycock S/LB, Central…R.Jones CB, Carol City
Skeeter,I think you were right about the McConathy kid from Spanish Fort, AL. The kid kind of reminds me of Ted Hendricks. I remember Hendricks in high school. He was a terrific athlete in several sports. Tall and lanky, didn’t strike you as a footballer, he had a knack for fighting off big linemen and wreaking havoc in the backfield. It looks like McConathy was a steal as a three star guy. He’s already getting rave reviews in practice. I hope he turns out to be a stork.
Skeeter,I think you were right about the McConathy kid from Spanish Fort, AL. The kid kind of reminds me of Ted Hendricks. I remember Hendricks in high school. He was a terrific athlete in several sports. Tall and lanky, didn’t strike you as a footballer, he had a knack for fighting off big linemen and wreaking havoc in the backfield. It looks like McConathy was a steal as a three star guy. He’s already getting rave reviews in practice. I hope he turns out to be a stork.
Kid is built a little thicker. But early reports are very good. Should get some snaps this year.
It was kind of a down year in Sofla though in all fairness
Usual pre-season vibes…Campbell seems to be a nice get and is recruiting for UM.
Cooper has more UM buzz than anyone. He is on campus ALOT. Gun to my head, I like the kid at safety but he no doubt has big school running back talent too. Major priority, and I know @nole80 likes him as well.
UM is thought to lead for Flowers but all honesty they all the same thing during sophomore and junior years and he will command top dollar for a corner/KR and Russell will likely break the bank. I’ve also heard Jason Lopez has the latin Restrepo vibe and there’s a pretty good chance he’s UM’s slot in this class. I would say UM a slight leader here.
Javian Mallory as far as I can tell has UM in top 2/3 and is a priority. UM was on Mirat earlier than most schools, most likely C/G, but DT not out of the question. Just seems like a CMC guy.
I have to laugh. I just remember Nevin Shapiro saying something like, “It was always something with this kid. He always needed money. I was a non-stop ATM for him.” or something to that effect. LOL!