Colleges Recruiting in SoFLA

 Florida Gators

Matt Elam Dwyer S

Chris Dunkley Pahokee WR

Lynden Trail BTW DE

Gerald Christian Dwyer TE

Quinton Dunbar BTW WR

Robert Clark Dwyer ATH

Darrin Kitchens Homestead LB

Cody Riggs STA CB

Gideon Ajagbe Ransom Everglades LB

The Gators were the kings of the recruiting trail in South Florida. They were able to help fill a void in their receiving corps by landing the talented Chris Dunkley and Quinton Dunbar, a player with a ton of upside. Landing the trio from Dwyer not only added three talented players, but also laid the groundwork for 2011 in that same talent rich school. The Gators also stuck to their MO by taking elite level athletes in hopes of grooming them to be elite level football players with Gideon Ajagbe and Darrin Kitchens. The player that may sting opponents the most down the road is “he’s too skinny” Lynden Trail. UF is a program that has proven the ability to add bulk to athletes, and players that can get after the quarterback are always in high demand. Trail is of slight build and his technique is raw, but he knows how to get after the quarterback.

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UCF Knights

Torrian Wilson Northwestern OL

Jeff Godfrey Miami Central QB

Josh Reese Miami Central WR

Zach Soto Monsignor Pace OL

Justin McCray Southridge OL

Perry Meiklejohn Westminster Christian OL

LeBranden Richardson Miami Central DE

Woodley Cadet Seminole Ridge S

Jordan McCray Southridge OL

Jose Jose Miami Central OL

Jamar McClain Miami Central CB

The Knights came down and caused a major racket in South Florida. They pillaged a talented Miami Central squad headlined by Jeff Godfrey and Josh Reese. A talented offensive line can mask many deficiencies, and UCF is looking to build a solid unit with SoFLA prospects. Torrian Wilson headlines the group, but Justin McCray and Zach Soto should not be overlooked.

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FIU Golden Panthers

Willis Wright Miami Springs QB

Richard Leonard Killian CB

Randy Williams Miami Springs S

Justin Halley Boca Raton S

Khambrel McGee Northwestern CB

Sam Miller LaSalle CB

David Delsoin Sheridan Hills Christian OL

Caleb Vincent Hollywood Hills LB

The Golden Panthers continue to plug away on the South Florida recruiting scene, in particular Dade County, despite the fact they play in the Sun Belt. FIU reeled in a big fish with Willis Wright and one of the most underrated players in the entire state with Richard Leonard. Players like Randy Williams, Khambrel McGee, and Justin Halley should turn into solid contributors as the program continues to grow. The lines are where FIU has struggled in the past, but given time to develop and improve, David Delsoin has the body and athleticism to become an anchor on the offensive line.

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Miami Hurricanes

Brandon Linder STA OL

Eduardo Clements BTW RB

Stephen Morris Monsignor Pace QB

Allen Hurns Carol City WR

Clive Walford Glades Central TE

Keion Payne STA OL

Shane McDermott Palm Beach Central OL

Jermaine Barton STA OL

Johnathan Feliciano Western OL

David Perry University DE

Delmar Taylor Miami Beach DT

The Hurricanes just did not rule South Florida like many would suspect. While the Canes landed some solid players that should fit their roles nicely over the course of their careers, the class was lacking that bell cow recruit to hang your hat on. Miami did a good job building depth along the offensive line, headlined by Brandon Linder. A couple of players that may finish their careers by surprising fans are tight end Clive Walford and wide receiver Allen Hurns.

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Florida State Seminoles

Greg Dent Glades Central ATH

Lamarcus Joyner STA CB

De’Joshua Johnson Pahokee WR

The Seminoles missed on a few SoFLA prospects on signing day that would have really caused a stir in South Florida and shot them up the rankings. Nonetheless, FSU signed a trio of talented players that should contribute early. While defensive back Lamarcus Joyner gets all the headlines, the player that may be getting all the publicity after four years is the multi talented Greg Dent.

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Michigan Wolverines

Demar Dorsey Boyd Anderson S

Richard Ash Pahokee DT

The Wolverines only signed two players from SoFLA, but those two are capable of earning All-Big Ten honors before their careers are over. On the flip side, there are question marks that surround both Demar Dorsey and Richard Ash giving this haul a ‘Boom or Bust’ feel for Michigan.

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Ole Miss Rebels

Cliff Coleman Boyd Anderson CB

Ralph Williams Southridge LB

Jeff Scott Archbishop Carroll RB

Tony Grimes Hollywood Hills DB

Delvin Jones Palmetto DE

Quadarias Mireles Delray Beach Atlantic WR

The Rebels pulled in a solid class from South Florida, but the player fans may be sleeping on is cornerback Cliff Coleman. Add the speedy Jeff Scott and the hard-hitting Ralph Williams and Ole Miss hauled in a solid nucleus of players from South Florida.

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West Virginia Moutaineers

Ivan McCartney Miramar WR

Dante Chambers Miramar WR

Travis Bell Glades Central S

The Mountaineers’ SoFLA haul was not quite as astounding as once thought, but landing Ivan McCartney was still an impressive feat nonetheless. WVU fans should still be more than happy with their catch after adding a pair of solid role players in Dante Chambers and Travis Bell.

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Marshall Thundering Herd

Jermaine Kelson Southridge ATH

Brian Robinson STA S

Fred Pickett Pahokee WR

Ed Sullivan Boca Raton QB

Mike Fleurizard Dwyer DT

Antwon Chisholm Glades Central RB

Demetrius Evans Glades Central WR

Justin Haig American Heritage Delray K

The Thundering Herd made a splash in South Florida with the sheer number of players they were able to sign, which should only make their recruiting efforts easier in the future. Safety Brian Robinson and wide receiver Fred Pickett are nice additions, but the ultra fast Jermaine Kelson should have fans on the edge of their seats each time he touches the ball.

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North Carolina Tarheels

Giovanni Bernard STA RB

Jabari Price Pompano Ely CB

The Tarheels inked a pair of solid prospects with running back Giovanni Bernard leading the way. Bernard was a man amongst boys on the field during the spring before nagging hamstring injuries slowed him this fall. Cornerback Jabari Price should help out in the secondary fairly early in his career.

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Wisconsin Badgers

James White STA RB

Isaiah Williams Monsignor Pace WR

Peniel Jean Palm Beach Central DB

Joe McNamara Cypress Bay OL/DL

The Badgers continue adding South Florida athletes to their squad with a strong 2010 class. James White will fit in perfectly with Wisconsin’s rushing attack and Isaiah Williams was a nice last-minute steal.

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South Florida Bulls

Todd Chandler Northwestern DT

Hans Louis Chaminade Madonna LB

Tony Kibler Glades Day OL

The Bulls’ SoFLA class was not quite as deep as some may have thought heading in, but they inked some talented players. Defensive tackle Todd Chander will add some quickness to the interior of the defensive line, and linebacker Hans Louis is a great signing day pickup.

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Louisville Cardinals

Michaelee Harris Northwestern WR

Corvin Lamb Northwestern RB

Jermaine Brooks Palmetto DT

Chris Acosta Hialeah OL

The Cardinals had hopes of a better SoFLA class, but the four signees are enough to make fans excited about re-opening the doors to Dade County for UofL. Michaelee Harris and Corvin Lamb look to make an instant impact on offense and special teams respectively.

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New Mexico Lobos

Calvin Smith Hialeah DT

Ravonne Carter Hialeah CB

The Lobos sent shock waves across the nation when Calvin Smith picked New Mexico on national television. While Smith is the headline grabber, Ravonne Carter’s versatility to play either safety or corner is yet another good get for the Lobos.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Antonio Ford Pahokee DT

Zach Allen Pahokee LB

Merrill Noel Pahokee CB

The Demon Deacons set up shop at one of the premier programs in the state of Florida, inking three of their stars. Antonio Ford is already on campus and has to potential to become a star before his career is done.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Gareef Glashen Carol City CB

Djwany Mera South Broward DL

Marcus Thompson Boyd Anderson RB/LB

A school that hit SoFLA hard in the past, looks to be opening things back up again. All three of their signees should be major contributors for the Scarlet Knights before their careers end.

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Western Michigan Broncos

Johnnie Simon Palm Beach Lakes S

Dareyon Chance Cardinal Gibbons RB

Garrett Smith Cardinal Gibbons CB

Desmond Bozeman Dillard LB

Manual Diaz Hialeah-Miami Lakes DE

The Broncos continued their success in South Florida. Dareyon Chance will impress many fans with his play, but Johnnie Simon has star potential before he is done in Kalamazoo.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders

Lavaughn Whigham Southridge WR

Shawn Corker Cardinal Gibbons WR

Philip Warren Southridge WR

The Red Raiders had Shawn Corker locked up for some time, but the late addition of Lavaughn Whigham should have fans fired up. Whigham played a multitude of positions and an absolute player that fell through many cracks out of Dade County.

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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

Morris Moore Palm Beach Lakes DL

Khari Burke South Plantation CB

Chrisitan Henry Hollywood Hills LB

The Blue Raiders added a nice core of players headed by Morris Moore and Khari Burke. Both have the chance to see time early and become All-Sun Belt caliber players.

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Florida Atlantic Owls

David Lozandier North Miami LB

There is no sugar coating this one, the Owls should be pulling more than one prospect per class from the tri-county area. The Owls seriously dropped the ball in recruiting. Rule number one is take care of your backyard, especially when your backyard happens to be one of the most fertile recruiting grounds in the country. Despite the lack of numbers, David Lozander is an excellent player. There is a good chance he sees the field early in his career at FAU, and becomes a solid contributor.