Rivals Miami: The Defensive Secondary Is Still Elite

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FORT LAUDERDALE – </strong>Talk to any college coaches who recruits the state of Florida and bring up the defensive secondary and you will be greeted with a smile from ear-to-ear.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a position that for nearly a half century has been a place where many elite prospects have been born as they began their career that often ends up in the National Football League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Because of the athletes that are produced throughout the state annually, many end up playing safety or cornerback after starting off on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether it's a shutdown corner or a hard-hitting safety, the Sunshine State is known for churning out these quality playmakers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we end our look at last Sunday's <strong><em>Rivals Miami Elite Camp</em> </strong>at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, here is a position that was indeed a focal point for the recruiting analysts and media who attended the event in hopes of discovering some new talent – while checking out those who were already on the radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>BLACKSHERE MAKES A STATEMENT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Considered as one of the top athletes on a Miami Norland team last year, <strong>Alan&nbsp;Blackshere</strong> was talked about by coaches who had watched him perform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While he played several positions, the 6'4, 195-pounder was one of those prospects that was projected at several positions. After his move to Miami Carol City this off-season, he made it clear at the <strong>Rivals.com</strong> event that this Sunday he was the best defensive back and was awarded with the MVP award by the recruiting analysts on hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: </strong><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22887356/Alan-Blackshere" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>https://www.hudl.com/profile/22887356/Alan-Blackshere</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>THERE WERE OTHERS WHO ALSO MADE AN IMPACT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Blackshere was singled out as the MVP, he was far from the only secondary performer who turned up their game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Among the rising seniors (2027) included <strong>David&nbsp;Coleman Jr.&nbsp;</strong>(Orlando The First Academy), <strong>Jermonty&nbsp;Kimbrough Jr. (</strong>Royal Palm Beach), <strong>Jaden&nbsp;Carey&nbsp;</strong>(Fort Lauderdale Saint Thomas Aquinas), <strong>Kyler&nbsp;James</strong>&nbsp;(Ocala Vanguard), <strong>Ahmaad&nbsp;Watts</strong> (Lakeland), <strong>Samari&nbsp;Howard</strong>&nbsp;(Fort Lauderdale Saint Thomas Aquinas), <strong>Jordan&nbsp;Booker&nbsp;</strong>(Sarasota Booker), <strong>Andrew&nbsp;Davis Jr.</strong> (Pembroke Pines Flanagan), <strong>George&nbsp;Harris</strong>&nbsp;(Miami True North Classical Academy), <strong>Nick&nbsp;Bothe</strong>&nbsp;(Jupiter Community), <strong>Kendrick&nbsp;Williams</strong>&nbsp;(Miami Killian), <strong>Ezekiel&nbsp;Herring</strong>&nbsp;(Miami Killian), <strong>Delorean&nbsp;Airall</strong>&nbsp;(West Boca Raton), <strong>Angelo&nbsp;Smith</strong>&nbsp;(Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), <strong>Latroy&nbsp;Pender Jr.</strong>&nbsp;(Fort Myer Riverdale), <strong>Jemari&nbsp;Foreman</strong>&nbsp;(Plantation), <strong>Avier&nbsp;Jordan</strong>&nbsp;(Miami Central), and <strong>Devon&nbsp;Dericho</strong>&nbsp;(Miami Killian).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KEEP AN EYE ON THE FUTURE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As impressive as the 2027 prospects were, there were also some quality talent in the 2028 (rising junior) class – like <strong>Macho&nbsp;Walker</strong>&nbsp;(Hollywood McArthur), <strong>Kai&nbsp;Starks</strong>&nbsp;(Plantation American Heritage), <strong>Kahlil&nbsp;Gabaud</strong>&nbsp;(West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman), <strong>Justin&nbsp;Antenor</strong>&nbsp;(Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy) and <strong>Andre&nbsp;Jones</strong>&nbsp;(Fort Lauderdale Saint Thomas Aquinas).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were also Class of 2029 rising sophomore <strong>Derrick&nbsp;Jones Jr.</strong>&nbsp;(Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna) and <strong>Carlos&nbsp;Lopez</strong>&nbsp;(Coconut Creek Monarch).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A LOOK AT THE MIAMI RIVALS EVENT:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rivals Miami: Defensive Linemen Rise To The Top. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-defensive-linemen-rise-to-the-top/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-defensive-linemen-rise-to-the-top/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rivals Miami: Offensive Linemen Were Impressive. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-offensive-linemen-impressed/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-offensive-linemen-impressed/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rivals Miami: Linebackers, Running Backs Were Talented. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-linebackers-r-backs-shine/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-linebackers-r-backs-shine/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rivals Miami: Quarterbacks Were Indeed Talented. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-quarterbacks-were-talented/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-quarterbacks-were-talented/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rivals Miami: A Loaded Wide Receiver Group. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-a-loaded-wide-receiver-group/">https://prepredzone.com/2026/02/rivals-miami-a-loaded-wide-receiver-group/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? 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