RISING STARS: 2015 ALL-SOUTH FLORIDA FRESHMAN TEAM

8A-6A Offensive Player of the Year:

RB - Nayquan Wright, 5-9, 185, Miami Carol City (Strong Arm)

5A - Ind. Offensive Player of the Year:

QB - Daniel Richardson, 5-11, 160, Booker T. Washington HS (South Florida Express)

8A-6A Defensive Player of the Year:

DE - Ge'mon Eaford, 6-2, 215, Deerfield Beach

5A-Ind Defensive Player of the Year:

LB/DE - Mikel Jones, 6-1, 220, Champagnat Catholic

8A-6A Utility Player of the Year:

ATH - Darren Davis Jr., 5-8, 160, Christopher Columbus (Florida Fire)

5A-Ind Utility Player of the Year:

ATH - Kenny McIntosh, 6-1, 185, University School of Nova Southeastern University

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

QB - Cairiq Rackley, 5-11, 160, Miami Killian

Note: Defeated high powered South Dade HS while undefeated. Finished Top 15 in Miami-Dade County in passing yards and touchdowns.

QB - Daniel Richardson, 5-11, 160, Booker T. Washington HS (South Florida Express)

Note: Engineered the Tornadoes' to their 4th consecutive state championship. Led Miami-Dade County in attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Holds an early offer from FIU.

QB - Maurice Underwood, 6-2, 170, Miami Central

Note: The recent transfer from Champagnat Catholic. Finished Top 5 in both passing yards and passing touchdowns in the 5A - Ind classification.

RB - Nayquan Wright, 5-9, 185, Miami Carol City (Strong Arm)

Note: Miami-Dade County Player of the Year finalist. Named both 1st team Maxpreps All-American & All-Dade County.

RB - James Cook, 5-10, 180, Miami Central (South Florida Express)

Note: The younger, brother of FSU star RB Dalvin Cook. Rushed for 178-yards and 3-touchdowns in the 6A state title game. Named Maxpreps All-American and recently committed to FSU.

RB - Michael Hurt, 5-6, 160, Dade Christian

Note: Helped the crusaders captured the 2A district title. Finished Top 5 in 5A-2A classification in both rushing yards (1,036) and rushing touchdowns (9).

WR - Mark Pope, 6-1, 165, Miami Southridge (Florida Fire)

Note: Holds seven D1-FBS offers. Most notable Alabama. Accounted for over 500 all-purpose yards and scored several touchdowns.

WR - Kalani Norris, 5-10, 165, Westminister Christian (Florida Fire)

Note: All-Dade County Honorable mention. Finished the season ranked Top 10 in Miami-Dade County (5A-Ind) in receiving yards. Older brother starts at WR for Western Kentucky Nicholas Norris.

WR - Breion Fuller, 6-1, 170, Champagnat Catholic

Note: Holds four D1-FBS offers (UM, UGA, WVU, Kentucky). Finished Top 25 in Miami-Dade County in receiving yards.

ATH - Darren Davis Jr., 5-8, 160, Christopher Columbus (Florida Fire)

Note: The son and nephew of Iowa State' star running backs Troy & Darren Davis. Accounted for over 1,000 all-purpose yards and scored seven touchdowns. Offered by Iowa State.

ATH - Kavon Holmes, 5-7, 150, Everglades Prep

Note: Named 3rd Team All-Dade County

ATH - Akeem Dent, 6-1, 170, Palm Beach Royal (Florida Fire)

Note: Amazing two-way athlete at WR & CB. Made multiple big plays this past season versus top-noth competition

OL - Antonio Serrano, 6-2, 280, Belen Jesuit

Note: Started his 2nd consecutive year on varsity and third playing time wise. One of the best run blockers in the county.

OL - Lance Hollis, 6-2, 265, Nova HS

Note: Perhaps the top interior lineman in So. Florida.

OL - Dontae Lucas, 6-5, 300, Miami Booker T. Washington

Note: 1st Team Maxpreps All-American. Holds an early from FAU and was the blindside, for nationally recognized Tornadoes.

OL - Pedro Marte 6-3, 265, Miami Northwestern

Note: Massive lineman that earned his stripes early, starting on varsity.

OL - Danielson Ike, 6-6, 300, Miami Edison

Note: First year football player that moves extremely well. Great upside.

PK - Jordan Nadelman, 5-9, 170, Miami Central

Note: Started day one for the 6A state champs.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL - Samuel Brooks Jr., 6-2, 190, Miami Northwestern

Note: Speedy pass rusher. Accounted for 12.5 sacks and blocked three kicks.

DL - Juwan James, 6-0, 225, Miami Carol City

Note: Freakish blend of power and strength. Made a home in opposong teams backfield.

DL - Rashon Crooks, 6-0, 275, Cardinal Gibbons

Note: Excellent two-way stand out. Moves exceptionally well and plays until the whistle.

DL - Braylen Ingrahm, 6-3, 225, Dillard

Note: Speedy pass rusher with a great burst out of his stance. Great upside.

DL - Ge'mon Eaford, 6-2, 215, Deerfield Beach

Note: Named 1st Team Maxpreps All-American. Holds over 5 D1-FBS offers. Most notable Alabama.

LB - Diamante Howard, 6-1, 185, Miami Southridge (Florida Fire)

Note: Named 1st Team Maxpreps All-American. State champion wrestler. Led is varsity team in both solo tackles and sacks in several individual games.

LB - Mikel Jones, 6-1, 210, Champagnat Catholic

Note: Sports a 3.5 weighted GPA and was named 2nd Team All-Dade County. Holds offers from Southern and Temple. Accounted for (12) sacks, (76) tackles, (3) forced fumbles & (4) fumble recoveries.

LB - Tae Treon Marriott, 5-10, 205, Coconut Creek

Note: One of the most productive freshman in Broward County on defense.

DB - Christopher McDonald Jr., 5-10, 165, Miami Southridge (Florida Fire)

Note: South Florida's top cover corner for his class. He has stood out at every major event during the fall and off-season. Didn't alow a single touchdown last fall on both JV and Varsity.

DB - Keontra Smith, 5-10, 185, Chaminade-Madonna

Note: Recorded (3) Interceptions and last checked, holds offers from the likes of Louisville, Temple and FAU. Very athletic safety with range and loves contact.

DB - Gregory Reddick, 5-10, 170, Booker T. Washington

Note: Started several games on varsity for the 4A State champs. Responsible for (36) tackles, (2) sacks and (1) fumble recovery. He can play corner back or safety. Very fluid and fast.

DB - Devin Hardy, 5-8, 165, Keys Gate Charter

Note: High football IQ that shines vs. top-notch competition. He delivers bone crushing hits and plays a 100-miles per hour. He hits the hardest among his class according to his hudl.

ATH - Cornelius Nunn Jr, 5-10, 170, Southwest Miami (Hard Knocks)

Note: Great ball-hawk with top end speed that's also the nephew of FSU defensive lineman Desmond Hollin.

ATH - Demetrius Ford, 5-8, 160, Westminister Christian (Florida Fire)

Note: The Warrior's best cover corner as a freshman. Responsible for (1) Interception, (1) forced fumble, (1) fumble recovery and 183 yards rushing on 18 carries.

ATH - DB - Arthur Roberts, 5-8, 165, Champagnat Catholic

Note: Small, but very productive and plays with intensity. Led his varsity team in several defensive categories this past fall and turn-in several individual games as the leading tackler.

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