Marcus Benjamin

Marcus Benjamin works as the senior writer and editor for FootballHotbed.com. He attended Florida A&M and Florida Memorial University completing a bachelors degree in communications in 2010. He's covered high school football in the South Florida area since 2010 for the Miami Herald, Miami Sports Tribune and ShawSports.net. He is married and lives in Fort, Lauderdale, FL.

Local Playmaker Stays Home With The Hurricanes

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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When four-star wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph (Miami Edison, FL) decided to de-commit from Clemson on June 14th, many assumed that the Miami Hurricanes would be in the driver’s seat to keep the dynamic talent home. Today it’s official.  Joseph, more

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Elite Quarterback Jaden Rashada Commits To Miami Over SEC Schools

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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When four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada (Pittsburg, CA) delayed his commitment last week, there was speculation as to why.   Today we got our answer.   Today the northern California-native made his commitment to the Miami Hurricanes, days after taking his final official

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Miami Hurricanes Legends Camp: Top Performers

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Coral Gables, FL — Head Coach Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes held their first annual Legends Camp (Formerly Paradise Camp) Saturday morning.  The camp drew hundreds of high school football players from across the country to compete in position-specific

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Legends Camp Looms Large For Miami With Five-Star Cornerback

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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There are many sought-after positions on the field, but on the defensive side of the ball, none may be more important than a lockdown cornerback.  For the 2023 class, the highest-rated defensive back hails from the state of Florida.   Cormani

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Miami In Running For Elite Pro-Style Quarterback; Commitment Delayed

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Traveling across the country as a teenager can be a pleasurable experience for most.  For 2023 quarterback Jaden Rashada, it’s all business.  The four-star from Pittsburg, California recommends that other recruits do the same on their recruiting journey.   “You get

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Overtime OT7 All-South Florida Team

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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We nearly had an All-South Florida final at the OT7 seven-on-seven league tournament in Las Vegas, NV.  C1N (Cam Newton’s seven-on-seven team based out of Georgia) needed overtime to beat Defcon in the semifinal before taking on South Florida Express

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Four-Star Wide Receiver Likes What Miami Has To Offer

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Las Vegas, NV — Recruiting the state of Florida should be a priority for any college football program.  For Florida schools, recruiting the west coast can significantly bolster the chances of landing the number one recruiting class in the nation. 

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Five-Star Brandon Inniss Loves Family Atmosphere At Miami

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Las Vegas, NV — Setting yourself apart from the field is challenging in any space.  At the inaugural Overtime seven-on-seven league tournament, players are looking to help their teams win, but also improve their recruiting outlook.   The recruiting outlook for

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OT7 Tournament In Vegas Sets Stage For South Florida Teams

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Seven-on-Seven is big business.  Every off-season, teams across the country assemble talented high school football players to compete in non-tackle football known as Seven-On.  South Florida is no stranger to elite seven-on-seven football, and this weekend brings forth an opportunity

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Top Five Players At Jamboree In Palm Beach

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL — Jamborees are football buffets.  It’s an all-you-can-eat display of football games that football fans feast upon.  Saturday at Palm Beach Gardens High School, nine teams matched each other for two quarters apiece.  For scouts and

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