The offense the Rockets have put together is truly impressive with Godfrey and a senior class that includes running back Brandon Gainer (6-0, 210), senior receivers Derrick Knowles (5-9, 185) and Joshua Reese (6-1, 186), and linemen Shawn Brown (6-2, 300), Stanley St. Jean (6-3, 260) and Booker T. Washington transfer Jose Jose (6-1, 330), who committed to Tennessee.

The senior class also boasts some talented seniors in linebacker Derrick Danby (6-0, 190), end Jose Sosa (6-2, 230), and Hialeah transfers Marcus Fairley (6-0, 215, linebacker) and end Lebranden Richardson (6-1, 200).

The Rockets also will rely on a junior class that features receiver Charles Gaines (5-10, 179), running backs Delray Lewis (5-10, 180) and Edison transfer Devonta Freeman (5-10, 175) as well as linemen Marquis Lucas (6-4, 295) and John Miller (6-2, 255), who also plays on defense.

Speaking about the defensive side, the Rockets figure to be stronger with linebackers Dwight Jackson Jr. (6-0, 195), Oliver Vigille (5-11, 186) and a potential star in Miles Pace, a 6-0, 230-pounder who began his career at American.

IT'S ALL RELATIVE

With former Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Baty's son, Turner, at St. Thomas Aquinas, the area has some recognizable names this year.

Baty's teammate, Austin Whipple, is a sophomore quarterback at St. Thomas and the son of University of Miami offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. At Cypress Bay, junior receiver Mario Pannunzio is the son of University of Miami special teams and tight ends coach Joe Pannunzio.

7-ON-7 SEASON STARTS

The second annual Miami Dolphins Academy 7 on 7 high school football tournament presented by the National Guard will take place Tuesday, June 9, at Central Park in Plantation.

The two-day event begins Monday, June 8, with a symposium focusing on character development and specific skill training.

The tournament begins Tuesday, June 9, with round-robin play and then single elimination. The winning team will represent South Florida and the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 HSPD National Championships in Minnesota on July 9-12.

More than 35 high school teams from tri-county area will be represented at the event, including: Boyd Anderson, American, Barrington Christian Academy, Belen Jesuit, Blanche Ely, Booker T. Washington, Chaminade Madonna, Christopher Columbus, Coral Reef, David Posnack, Dr. Michael Krop, Miami Edison, Hialeah, Jupiter Christian, Miami Country Day, Miami Jackson, Miami Springs, Miramar, North Broward Prep, North Miami, Northeast, Northwestern, Nova, Palmer Trinity, Palmetto, Parkway Academy, Pope John Paul II, Sheridan Hills, South Dade, Taravella, University School, Village Academy, West Boca, and West Broward.

Note: We are always looking to help expose our area recruits for the classes of 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. All you have to do is send a DVD and information about the athlete to: Larry Blustein, P.O. Box 3181, Hallandale Beach, Fla. 33009.

Larry Blustein is co-host of the Miami Dolphins Gridiron Show every Thursday evening from 7-8 on WQAM (560 AM). Have a comment? E-mail lblustein@MiamiHerald.com

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