What to know about every Miami-Dade County high school football team for the 2022 season

With one defending state champion and something like a half a dozen other title contenders, Miami-Dade County is perhaps the deepest county in Florida.

Get to know all of Miami-Dade’s teams with a district-by-district breakdown, listed in the Miami Herald’s projected order of finish.

District 15-4M

1. Columbus

Coach: Dave Dunn

Last year: 9-4 (made Class 8A semifinals)

Top players: QB Adrian Posse, Jr.; RB Sedrick Irvin Jr., Sr.; DE/LB TJ Capers, Jr.; DL Daylen Russell, Jr.; DE Dylan Stephenson, Jr.

2. Doral Academy

Coach: Eddie Delgado

Last year: 8-2 (made Region 4-Class 7A quarterfinals)

Top players: RB/S Jason Demetrius, Sr.; RB/WR Ryan Gonzalez, Sr.; RB/LB Mark Wilder, Sr.; G/DT Anuar Herrera, Jr.; LB/S Nicholas Jacoby, Sr.

3. Goleman

Coach: Ariel Cribeiro

Last year: 9-2

Top players: RB/LB Aaron Boffill, Sr.; WR Matthew Martin, Jr.; LB Gavin Galiz, Sr.

4. Miami High

Coach: Darryl Monroe

Last year: 5-4

Top players: FB/DT Jahiem Robinson, Sr.; WR Ernest Mallard, Jr.; T Michael Dean, So.

District 16-4M

1. Palmetto

Coach: Mike Manasco

Last year: 9-3 (made Region 4-Class 8A championship)

Top players: RB/WR Robby Washington, Sr.; WR/LB/S Derrick Bohler, Sr.; DE/LB Willis McGahee IV, Jr.; LB Bobby Washington, Sr.; DB Dwight Bootle II, Sr.

2. South Dade

Coach: Nate Hudson

Last year: 4-5

Top players: WR Jabari Lewis, Sr.; C Christian Nieves, Sr.

3. Coral Gables

Coach: Frank Welsh

Last year: 1-6

Top players: RB/LB Lucas Paez, Sr.; T Reynaldo Gimenez, Sr.

District 13-3M

1. Dr. Krop

Coach: Tommy Caporale

Last year: 6-5 (made Region 4-Class 8A quarterfinals)

Top players: RB/S Julius Pascal, Jr.; OL Nicolas Garcia, Jr.; DE/LB Caleb Turner-Allen, Sr.; LB Elijah Brown, Sr.

2. South Broward

Coach: Charles McCrea

Last year: 8-2 (made Region 4-Class 7A quarterfinals)

Top players: QB Randy Phillips, So.; RB/S Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, Jr.; WR/LB Jade Card, So.; T/DT Danny Maitlen Jr., Sr.; LB Joseph Ramjas, So.

3. Hollywood Hills

Coach: Brandon Graham

Last year: 5-5

Top players: QB Isaiah Parks, Jr.; WR Ricardo Moise, Sr.; WR John Mortimer, Sr.

4. McArthur

Coach: Kevin Burnett

Last year: 3-6

Top players: G/C/DT Martell Williams, Sr.; DB Camari Hall, So.

District 14-3M

1. Miramar

Coach: AJ Scott

Last year: 7-4 (made Region 4-Class 7A semifinals)

Top players: WR/LB/S Damien Ordonez, Sr.; WR/CB Tre Rigby, Sr.; WR/CB Nathan Williams, Jr.; TE/DE Shamar Meikle, Jr.; G/DT Eric Etienne, Jr.

2. American

Coach: Tim Neal

Last year: 4-6

Top players: WR Kwali Peterson, Sr.; DT Anier Garcia, Sr.

3. Pembroke Pines Charter

Coach: Keidran Willis

Last year: 3-5

Top players: QB Malachi Clark, Sr.; WR Jason Bourciquot, Sr.

4. Everglades

Coach: Rodney Rumph

Last year: 0-9

Top players: T/G Joshua Fullwood, Sr.; DB Larry John-Baptiste, Sr.

District 14-3M

1. Miami Beach

Coach: Alex Terry

Last year: 6-3

Top players: RB/S Ricky Joseph, Jr.; RB Juan Rodriguez, Jr.; WR Mitch Joseph, So.

2. North Miami

Coach: Gerald Cox

Last year: 4-6

Top players: DE Dave Vedrine, Sr.; ATH Jayden Shroyer, Sr.

3. Mater Academy Charter

Coach: Frank Morales

Last year: 4-6

Top players: QB Tyreke Clerveau, Sr.; TE/LB Hiovany Navarro, Sr.

4. Hialeah

Coach: Tony Smith

Last year: 2-7

Top players: OL Jose Cordero, Sr.; ATH Samuel Johnson, Sr.

District 16-3M

1. Homestead

Coach: Philip Simpson

Last year: 11-2 (made Region 4-Class 7A championship)

Top players: QB Joshua Townsend, Jr.; RB Ryan Bullard, Sr.; RB Isaac Brown, Jr.; WR Richard Dandridge, Sr.; WR/S David Jester, Sr.

2. Southridge

Coach: Pierre Senatus

Last year: 4-6

Top players: QB Damari Charlton, Sr.; WR Jayquan Reid, Jr.; WR Glenn Smith III, Jr.; LB/S Curtis Bryant III, So.

3. Belen Jesuit

Coach: Don Chaney

Last year: 7-3

Top players: RB/WR Khamani Alexander, Jr.; DE Gavench Marcelin, Jr.; DT Davion Dixon, So.

4. Southwest

Coach: Taj Marshall

Last year: 3-6

Top players: ATH Christian Melguzo, Sr.; ATH Tyler Sandino, Sr.

District 13-2M

1. Central

Coach: Jube Joseph

Last year: 12-2 (won Class 5A championship)

Top players: QB Keyone Jenkins, Sr.; QB/WR Lamar Seymore, Sr.; DL Rueben Bain, Sr.; LB Stanquan Clark, Sr.; S Mark-Allen Gay, Sr.

2. Norland

Coach: Daryle Heidelburg

Last year: 5-5

Top players: QB Ennio Yapoor, So.; RB Javin Simpkins, Sr.; WR Isaiah Scott, Jr.; DL Jeremiah Marcelin, Jr.; DB Jamari Holliman, Sr.

3. Monsignor Pace

Coach: Anthony Walker

Last year: 4-6

Top players: T/DT Jabari Dukes, Jr.; DL Dimitry Nicolas, Jr.; LB Vincent Shavers, Jr.; CB Victor Evans II, Sr.; DB Donavan Philord, Jr.

4. Carol City

Coach: Dorrean James

Last year: 3-7

Top players: RB Rennie Gittens Jr., Sr.; DT/LB Germaine Carter, Jr.

5. North Miami Beach

Coach: Jeff Bertani

Last year: 4-6 (made Region 4-Class 5A quarterfinals)

Top players: WR Mahki Rolle, Sr.; TE/LB Alix Ulysse, Sr.

District 14-2M

1. Northwestern

Coach: Max Edwards

Last year: 10-4 (made Class 6A semifinals)

Top players: RB Jamari Ford, Sr.; WR Andy Jean, Sr.; WR/TE Adam Moore, Sr.; CB Rayquan Adkins, Sr.; DB Nazir Ward

2. Booker T. Washington

Coach: Tim Harris

Last year: 5-7 (made Region 4-Class 4A semifinals)

Top players: QB Claudell Sherman, Jr.; RB Gerald Modest, Jr.; WR/CB Fabian Scott, Sr.; DT Jamorie Flagg, Jr.; DB Ben Hanks Jr., So.

3. Edison

Coach: Luther Campbell

Last year: 7-5 (made Region 4-Class 3A semifinals)

Top players: WR Nathaniel Joseph, Sr.; OL Jefferson Cherisme, Sr.; G/C Chenellson Exume, Jr.; DL Dinellson Exume, Jr.; LB Eldreen Terma, Jr.

4. Jackson

Coach: John Harris

Last year: 2-8

Top players: CB Kaleb Barnett, Sr.; DE Tycoolhill Luman, Jr.; DE Tyclean Luman, Jr.; S Tomauri Johnson, Jr.

5. La Salle

Coach: Helder Valle

Last year: 10-1 (made Region 4-Class 4A quarterfinals)

Top players: RB/LB Charquez Lee, Jr.; WR/S Demetrius Johnson, Sr.; WR La’Varis Stanford, Jr.; T Frankie Tinilau, Sr.; DL Dairo Melendez, Sr.

District 15-2M

1. Westland Hialeah

Coach: Joe Gross

Last year: 8-2

Top players: WR Keon Adderley, Sr.; WR/S Jamari Howard, Jr.; LB Antron Williams, Sr.

2. St. Brendan

Coach: Steve Smith

Last year: 2-8

Top players: FB/DE Anthony Gray, Sr.; LB Terrell Franklin, Jr.

3. Miami Springs

Coach: Mario Montoya

Last year: 1-8

Top players: QB/WR Ayden Anderson, Jr.; T/DE Tyrese Essix, Sr.

District 16-2M

1. Gulliver Prep

Coach: Earl Sims

Last year: 11-2 (made Region 4-Class 4A championship)

Top players: QB Davi Belfort, Jr.; WR/CB Jalen Brown, Sr.; DE Lamont Green Jr., Sr.; DB Daniel Harris, Sr.; DB Antonio Smith, Sr.

2. Killian

Coach: Bryce Bishop

Last year: 12-1 (made Region 4-Class 5A championship)

Top players: QB Antonio Smith, Jr.; WR Jordan Wilson, So.; DE Damien Gill, Jr.

3. South Miami

Coach: Arties Knight

Last year: 4-5

Top players: QB Tony Taylor, Sr.; RB/WR Kyrell Logan, Sr.; RB/DB Levy Miller, Sr.

4. Somerset Academy Silver Palms

Coach: George Sands

Last year: 3-6

Top players: WR/DB Brian Ramos, Sr.; TE/DL Frank Abreu, Sr.

District 7-1M

1. True North Classical Academy

Coach: Greg Laffere

Last year: 6-4 (made Region 4-Class 2A quarterfinals)

Top players: RB/DB Josh Reyes, Jr.; WR/S Jasen Lopez, Fr.; ATH Jacob Camacho, Sr.; ATH Jonjon Delgado, Sr

2. Florida Christian

Coach: George Gula

Last year: 8-2 (made Region 4-Class 3A semifinals)

Top players: QB/DB Bradley Garcia, Sr.; FB/LB Perry Pitelli, Sr.; WR/DB Treyvon Scott-Pitelli, Sr.; OL/DL Dany Gonzalez, Sr.

3. Dade Christian

Coach: Carlos Fonseca

Last year: 6-4

Top players: QB/S Corey Gibson, Jr.; RB/LB Marven Beauliere, Sr.; DT James Joseph, Fr.

District 8-1M

1. Westminster Christian

Coach: Ed Holly

Last year: 4-5

Top players: RB/S Malachi Keels, Jr.; T Johnny Holly, Sr.; DL Jarvis Johnson, Jr.

2. Archbishop Carroll

Coach: Jorge Zagales

Last year: 6-2

Top players: QB Ryan Castro, Jr.; RB Manny Bynum, Sr.; RB Alejandro Isaza, Jr.

3. Somerset Academy South Homestead

Coach: Terron Colson

Last year: 5-4 (made Region 4-Class 3A quarterfinals)

Top players: RB Rolando Perez, Jr.; WR Anthony Rozier, So.; OL Brandon Munoz, Sr.; K Jason Zapata, Sr.

4. Palmer Trinity

Coach: Mark Reese

Last year: 4-4

Top players: QB Aden Davenport, Sr.; RB/S Andres Williams, Jr. WR/DB Jahmir Everett, Sr.

5. Palm Glades Prep Academy

Coach: Mark Revere

Last year: 0-10

Top players: RB Kamari Alexander, So.; DE Markevies McNichols, So.

Independents

Braddock

Coach: Juan Torres

Last year: 4-5

Top players: QB David Garcia, Sr.; ATH Cesareo Beruvides, Sr.

BridgePrep Village Green

Coach: Steve Gill

Last year: First year.

Coral Park

Coach: Vernon Wilder

Last year: 5-4

Top players: RB Mekhi Edwards, So.; ATH Leonardo Leon, Sr.; ATH Daniel Rodriguez, Jr.

Coral Reef

Coach: Tim Wood

Last year: 4-6

Top players: RB Nick Lardizabal, Sr.; WR/DB Frank Watts, Jr.; DE/LB Steven Williams, Sr.

Everglades Prep Academy

Coach: Donald Jackson

Last year: 1-7

Top players: QB Thomas Aponte, Sr.; WR/DB Mike Kinsey, Sr.

Ferguson

Coach: Gene Chew

Last year: 6-4

Top players: RB/WR Shawn Carrero, Sr.; RB Manny Rodriguez, Jr.; WR/DB Thomas Almeida, Sr.

Hialeah Gardens

Coach: Greg Magner

Last year: 5-5

Top players: QB/LB Marcos Fernandez, Sr.; RB/DB Ryan Cimino, Sr.; OL/LB Gabriel Medina, Sr.

Hialeah-Miami Lakes

Coach: Kevin Wald

Last year: 1-9

Top players: RB/S Nisaiah Cason, Sr.; RB/S Curtis Everett, Sr.

Miami Country Day

Coach: Chris Polite

Last year: 0-4

Top players: OL/DL Taylor Sennett, Jr.; LB Timmy Houser, Sr.

Mourning

Coach: Josh Downs

Last year: 0-10

Ransom Everglades

Coach: Jake Caron

Last year: 8-1

Top players: WR/S Gabriel Menendez de Alencar, Sr.; T/DE Rudy Pages, So.; C/DT Luca Trebotich, Sr.

Reagan

Coach: John Lopez

Last year: 3-5

Top players: G/DT David Cifuentes, Sr.; C/DT Rodrigo Herrero, Sr.

Sunset

Coach: Mandrell Nickle

Last year: 1-7

Top players: ATH Anthony Torres, Sr.; ATH Santonio Miller, Sr.

Varela

Coach: Patrick Ledan

Last year: 2-4

Top players: WR/S Evan Grunewald, Jr.; WR/CB Carlos Reyes, Jr.