Miami Herald Preseason Miami-Dade Top 25
Related Content
By LARRY BLUSTEIN
lblustein@MiamiHerald.com
10. Quinton Dunbar, WR, 6-3, 180, Booker T. Washington: A tall, thin athletes who has great body control, stronger than he appears and has the quickness to catch any ball thrown in his direction. Makes up one of the most impressive receiving corps in the state, and perhaps the nation!
11. Calvin Smith, DL/OL, 6-4, 275, Hialeah: Here is a football talent who has emerged as one of the top two-way prospects in Florida. While he lines up next to the state’s top-rated player, it has only opened the way for colleges to get a better at him and appreciate his speed, strength and knowledge of the game.
12. Torrian Wilson, OT, 6-5, 280, Northwestern: His quick feet, tremendous hand and arm control and ability to run and pass block has given him a huge advantage. While he has a lot to work on, he is certainly come a long way since the first time he put on pads.
13. Jakhari Gore, RB, 5-9, 165, Christopher Columbus: While he understands that he will never be a tackle-to-tackle runner, Gore does understands that his speed, catching ability and instincts can turn him into quite a weapon as a slot player and kick returner at the next level. In open field, he is nearly impossible to catch!
14. Gideon Ajagbe, 6-3, 205, S/LB, Ransom Everglades: One of the most physical players in the state who will need to settle into one position at the next level. Is a great hitter on defense, where he has played in the secondary and lined up at linebacker. On the offensive side of the ball, he was a 1,000 runner as a junior, where he showcased his toughness and overall athletic ability. (Committed to Florida).
15. Delvin Jones, DE, 6-4, 235, Palmetto: While many colleges are looking to see more of what he can do on the football field during the regular season, there is little doubt that his size, quickness and strength give him a huge advantage against any competition.
16. Ravonne Carter, CB, 6-0 190, Hialeah: A physical, quick football talent who not only plays the pass well, but is certainly not afraid to come up and hit you. College coaches have expressed over the past few months that he may be one of the best in the state, and with the T-Breds' challenging schedule, we'll soon find out!
17. Demetrius Pettway, S, 5-11, 185, Homestead: An athlete who began playing corner and then as he grew and got bigger and stronger, he made the move to the safety position where combines outstanding cover skills with the ability to make huge hits.
18. Jose Jose, OC, 6-1, 360, Central: After starting for three years at Booker T. Washington, this imposing prospects makes a move down the road to play for the Rockets in 2009. Could be called on to play defense in 2009 as well. (Committed to Tennessee).
19. Pablo Alvarez, CB, 6-3, 180, Belen Jesuit: One of the top all-around athletes who combines speed, football skills and tremendous mind to play the game. His stock will continue to rise throughout the season.
20. Ted Meline, WR, 6-4, 170, Booker T. Washington: A tall, quick athlete who will be given every opportunity to show why so many colleges are simply in love with his potential of catching the ball and making big plays. He needs to stay healthy, and we have a feeling that everything will fall into place
21. Ralph Williams, LB, 6-1, 210, Gulliver Prep: Following in the footsteps of a playmaking machine like Frankie Telfort will not be easy, but here is an athlete who has the size, strength and athletic ability to play at a very high level.
22. Stephen Morris, QB, 6-2, 180, Monsignor Pace: Big time potential with a strong arm, tremendous feet and the capacity to lead any team at any level. Also a baseball player for the Spartans.
23. Richard Leonard, CB, 5-8, 160, Killian: One of the best cover-corner prospects in South Florida. Easily one of the fastest who will have the opportunity to showcase his many skills again this season.
24. Isaac Dixon, LB, 5-11, 185, Monsignor Pace: Will probably end up at safety at the next level, but his play as an outside linebacker for the Spartans has been very impressive. A tremendous athlete with plenty of quickness.
25. Jeff Scott, RB, 5-7, 180, Archbishop Carroll: Another smaller back who has the ability to break games open with his speed, strength and football skills. Can play football at any level!
Join the discussion
The Miami Herald is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what's in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on the issues of the day, and ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point. In order to post comments, you must be a registered user of MiamiHerald.com. Your username will show along with the comments you post. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts.




















My Yahoo
@Nyx.replyAnswerText@