Miami Norland Has Unfinished Business

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the seconds ticked off at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee last December, the Miami Norland Vikings watched their dream come to an end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Losing the 2M state title game to Tampa Berkeley Prep ended a year that this program had never seen before – winning 14 straight games before the crushing 28-20 setback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though this program lost several vital performers, head coach <strong>Daryle Heidelburg</strong> and his staff worked hard to replace many of those elite performers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After a solid spring, this summer has been very productive as the Vikings have won 7-on-7 tournaments at colleges throughout Florida and the southeast – and the linemen have also had their opportunity to make a statement as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off a week-long caravan of colleges and universities, this team is ready for the rest of the month and into July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Along with those players taking part in the 7-on-7 and combine events include offensive seniors (2025) <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='826621' first='Ennio' last='Yapoor']</strong> (QB, 6'1, 210), receivers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1403796' first='Jamari' last='Smith']</strong> (5'11 175), <strong>Terrance Honeywood</strong> (6'1, 170), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='828968' first='Ronald' last='Towns']</strong> (5'11 170), and <strong>Jerome Neal</strong> (5'9 150).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running backs <strong>Deron Cornilious</strong> (5'10, 190), <strong>Nathaniel Rosario</strong> (6'0, 200), <strong>Omar Jefferies </strong>(5'10, 155), and <strong>Jakarri Gedeus</strong> (5'9, 175).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offensive juniors include receivers <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158073' first='Damani' last='Downs']</strong> (6'2, 175), <strong>Leon Sullivan</strong> (6'1, 178), <strong>Jaden Page</strong> (WR, 5'11, 170), and recent transfer <strong>Dawson Quarterman</strong> (6'3, 200).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future looks very bright for this program with Class of 2027 sophomores <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258790' first='Kai' last='Moore']</strong> (QB, 6'1, 160), tight end <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='895303' first='Trae' last='Proctor']</strong> (6'5, 185), and receiver <strong>Marquise Siggers</strong> (5'10, 150).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The summer also uncovered a solid defense with 2025 defensive backs <strong>Jahiem Hines</strong> (5'10, 155), <strong>Isiah Rock</strong> (6'0, 170), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831337' first='Anthony' last='Ottinot']</strong> (6'0, 180), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539778' first='Joel' last='Mintze']</strong> (6'0, 165).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linebackers in the 2025 class have also shown some positives with <strong>Shawn Smith</strong> (6'1, 215) and <strong>Andre Farrow</strong> (6'2, 215).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 class is also stacked with defensive backs Keyon (5'9, 165), <strong>Jerrard Smith</strong> (5'9, 155), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1581672' first='Javan' last='Allison']</strong> (5'11, 165), <strong>Mykhel Nichols</strong> (5'11), <strong>Jaden Daniels</strong> (5'9, 160), and Hat (6'2, 180).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is no getting around that the future is going to be off the rails with 2027 defensive backs <strong>Kenton Dobson</strong> (6'1, 170), <strong>Reggie Owens </strong>(6'2, 170), <strong>Alan Blackshear</strong> (6'1, 170), and <strong>Karron Jeffries</strong> (5'11, 170).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THE TRENCHES HAVE MADE SOME NEWS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the skill positions were getting plenty of attention, the linemen were also turning heads on the college trip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prospects like 2025 defensive linemen&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953693' first='Darryll' last='Desir']</strong> (6'4, 245), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='953809' first='Mandrell' last='Desir']</strong> (6'5, 245), <strong>Michael Smith</strong> (6'3, 230), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1546044' first='Adrian' last='Farrow']</strong> (6'4, 240), <strong>Tanary Moore</strong> (6'3, 225), and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1220136' first='Alex' last='Yearwood']</strong> (6'4, 235).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offensive line also has <strong>Isaiah Wright</strong> (6'1, 225), <strong>Reynaldo Aguilar </strong>(6'0, 285), <strong>Jean Devalus</strong> (5'11, 250), <strong>Eduardo Maradiaga</strong> (5'11, 235), and <strong>Donavan Depass</strong> (5'10, 230).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on the 2026 prospects <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283731' first='Khyze' last='Smith']</strong> (6'3, 290) and <strong>Kymani Ormsby</strong> (6'3, 260), and 2027 player <strong>Amari Cherfant</strong> (6-2, 280).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Busy Off-Season Across The Sunshine State. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/busy-spring-across-the-state/">https://prepredzone.com/2024/05/busy-spring-across-the-state/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at:</strong> Floridakids1@aol.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, 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