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.

Top Schools Making Push For Potential Five-Star

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Pittsburgh and Georgia are set to host a potential five-star receiver.  Hykeem Williams, (6-4, 205) the dynamic playmaker out of Fort Lauderdale Stranahan High School has all of the intangibles to be one of the biggest

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Hotbed Spring Tour: A Priceless Experience

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Springtime. A time when dreams become reality.  Spring football games are for some, the first time collegiate student-athletes get to step on the field in a game uniform.  Getting to that moment is a result of selections.  Coaches select, students-athletes

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Miami Spring Game Takeaways: Lack Of Big Plays A Cause For Concern?

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Welcome to the new era of Miami Hurricanes football.  With all the buzz surrounding the Canes football program this spring, fans had every right to be optimistic about the 2022 football season and just needed something

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Defense Wins In Miami’s First Scrimmage Under Cristobal

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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The Mario Cristobal era is alive in well in Coral Gables.  The homecoming for the Head Coach of the Miami Hurricanes has been nothing short of exciting.  Spring practice is a luminous indicator of how bright the future will be

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The Likeliest To Represent Miami At The 2022 NFL Draft

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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In recent years, Miami has struggled to live up to the days of winning conference championships, let alone national championships.  Where Miami has not struggled is producing NFL draft picks.   Last year, Miami produced four NFL draft picks including two

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Miami Hosts Star Studded Coaches Clinic and Twin Brothers Make Dual Commitment

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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It was an eventful week two of spring practice for the Miami Hurricanes football program.  The new Miami coaching staff is assembled, and it can be argued that the staff is one of the best in the country.  Including Head

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Spring Football: DBs Could Be Most Valuable Position Group For Miami Hurricanes

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Many have the athleticism that is gifted and built over time.  Fewer have the ability to lead.  Safety James Williams is ready to step into a leadership role in his second season as a college football player for the Miami

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Talented Wide Receiver Has Canes On Radar Based On OC Hire

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Life has its twists and turns, and the COVID-19 pandemic certainly changed the trajectory for many.  For Carnell Tate, a five-star wide receiver from Chicago, Illinois, heading south was the right direction. The windy city is a ways away from

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Cristobal Is Assembling A Premier Coaching Staff, Recruits Taking Notice

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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The Miami Hurricanes are experiencing a shift.   Mike Ryan Ruiz of the Dan Le Batard Show first reported three months ago that the University of Miami would dedicate 20 to 30 million per year to the Miami Hurricanes athletic department. 

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Miami Among Top Four For Elite 2024 Wide Receiver

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Marcus Benjamin
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Life can change quickly.  For Jeremiah Smith, the last 12 months might be the best year of his life, but the 2024 wide receiver still has so much ahead of him.  Going into his high school junior season, Smith already

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