Over the past three years, I’ve been lucky enough to see Dade and Broward’s best compete on the gridiron, at camps and at 7-on-7s. The list below is my personal opinion, and I don’t speak for Peter, Tito, Glory, Cam or Nash. All forty times are verified by SPARQ. This list only includes seniors from Dade and Broward County.
10. Anthony Moten, DT, St. Thomas Aquinas- 6’4, 292 pounds, 5.12 (Miami)
Complete defensive line prospect. A 3-4 end in high school, Moten has the length and strength for two-gapping and the athleticism of a penetrating three-technique. The thing that stands out about Moten is his quickness off the snap. Very good motor and conditioning for a big man. Has held a Miami offer since his sophomore year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0y0HtKLx7U
9. Joseph Yearby, RB, Central- 5’9, 180 pounds, 4.58 (Miami)
One of the most productive backs to ever come out of Florida. Yearby showed more speed as a senior and upped his yards per carry from 6.8 to 9.6. Exceptional feet and vision reminiscent of Gio Bernard and Warrick Dunn. Yearby also has many of the same intangible qualities that Duke Johnson had. When Central needed a quarterback, Yearby stepped up and got the job done. When he got hurt, the entire community (including opponents) rallied around him. Central doesn’t use Yearby much in the passing game, but he proved on the camp circuit that he can be special in that area as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S40AjzMspcQ
8. Trevor Darling, OT, Central- 6’5, 330 pounds, 5.73 (Miami)
The cornerstone of one of the greatest rushing attacks in South Florida history. Darling has all the natural tools to become a DJ Fluker-type road grader: long arms, a huge base and a nasty disposition. Very coachable. Denver Kirkland was a freshman All-American in 2013, and Darling is a better player at the same age.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0Ff9KVtmU
7. Ermon Lane, WR, Homestead- 6’2, 196 pounds, 4.52 (Uncommitted)
Three-time All-Dade performer who is ready to move on to the next level. Lane didn’t have a great senior year, but he proved he was one of the best receivers in the nation at the Opening and the Under Armour Game. My take is that he got frustrated by losing and watching so many of his teammates transfer to rival South Dade. At his best, he is a game-changer with speed (4.52 laser-timed), size and the ability to high point the football. The better the competition, the better Lane performs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqcvdybqYY
6. Sean White, QB, University- 6’1, 199 pounds, 5.05 (Auburn)
All this guy does is prove himself. Balled at Chaminade. Won the Elite 11. Won the Opening 7-on-7. Balled at University. Won the Under Armour Skills Challenge. Won the Under Armour Game MVP. It’s amazing that White has so much success in shorts, because his best attributes come out in full pads. White is as tough as anybody and has excellent mobility in and around the pocket. Excels at bucket throws. Gus Malzahn has built his offense around passing quarterbacks before, and there aren’t many in the country better than Sean White.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyw1lv7-hG0
10. Anthony Moten, DT, St. Thomas Aquinas- 6’4, 292 pounds, 5.12 (Miami)
Complete defensive line prospect. A 3-4 end in high school, Moten has the length and strength for two-gapping and the athleticism of a penetrating three-technique. The thing that stands out about Moten is his quickness off the snap. Very good motor and conditioning for a big man. Has held a Miami offer since his sophomore year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0y0HtKLx7U
9. Joseph Yearby, RB, Central- 5’9, 180 pounds, 4.58 (Miami)
One of the most productive backs to ever come out of Florida. Yearby showed more speed as a senior and upped his yards per carry from 6.8 to 9.6. Exceptional feet and vision reminiscent of Gio Bernard and Warrick Dunn. Yearby also has many of the same intangible qualities that Duke Johnson had. When Central needed a quarterback, Yearby stepped up and got the job done. When he got hurt, the entire community (including opponents) rallied around him. Central doesn’t use Yearby much in the passing game, but he proved on the camp circuit that he can be special in that area as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S40AjzMspcQ
8. Trevor Darling, OT, Central- 6’5, 330 pounds, 5.73 (Miami)
The cornerstone of one of the greatest rushing attacks in South Florida history. Darling has all the natural tools to become a DJ Fluker-type road grader: long arms, a huge base and a nasty disposition. Very coachable. Denver Kirkland was a freshman All-American in 2013, and Darling is a better player at the same age.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0Ff9KVtmU
7. Ermon Lane, WR, Homestead- 6’2, 196 pounds, 4.52 (Uncommitted)
Three-time All-Dade performer who is ready to move on to the next level. Lane didn’t have a great senior year, but he proved he was one of the best receivers in the nation at the Opening and the Under Armour Game. My take is that he got frustrated by losing and watching so many of his teammates transfer to rival South Dade. At his best, he is a game-changer with speed (4.52 laser-timed), size and the ability to high point the football. The better the competition, the better Lane performs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqcvdybqYY
6. Sean White, QB, University- 6’1, 199 pounds, 5.05 (Auburn)
All this guy does is prove himself. Balled at Chaminade. Won the Elite 11. Won the Opening 7-on-7. Balled at University. Won the Under Armour Skills Challenge. Won the Under Armour Game MVP. It’s amazing that White has so much success in shorts, because his best attributes come out in full pads. White is as tough as anybody and has excellent mobility in and around the pocket. Excels at bucket throws. Gus Malzahn has built his offense around passing quarterbacks before, and there aren’t many in the country better than Sean White.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyw1lv7-hG0
