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Tamarac, FL – The football season is officially coming to a close on all levels, but the seven on seven season is about to begin. Football Hotbed is one of the many organizations that will be putting together a seven on seven teams for several age groups. This type of football has proven to be a way for division one hopefuls to enhance their skills. Quarterbacks have four seconds to get the ball to their playmakers and this type of football does not involve blocking, tackling, kicking or pass rushes. The seven on seven circuits have evolved rapidly over the past ten years and tournaments will begin in the new year all over the country.
Football Hotbed Tryouts were held on Saturday, December 22nd and here are some of the standout players starting from 12u to 15u followed by varsity:
12u – 15u
Ryan Sims – Has great feet and runs sharp routes. Will be dangerous out of the backfield or in the slot.
Isaiah Alcire – Made plays everywhere. Can see him at cornerback, wide receiver or safety
Taslean Reddicks – A playmaker probably most lethal in the slot, can also play some running back.
Tremone Drisdom – Can see him at linebacker or defensive back and has solid technique.
Craig Allen – Has potential to be lockdown corner on the next level.
Dari Belfort – One of the top quarterbacks of the day, makes quick decisions and throws receivers open.
Hunter Anderson – Can make every throw. Throws a beautiful deep ball that hit targets in stride.
Dominic Brown – Another sharp route runner with deceptive speed.
Matt Martin – This receiver runs every route on route tree with precision. He can beat you short and deep and will be a real problem for defenses.
OTHER STANDOUTS
Jake Spaeder
Latron Hickson
Markley Jeudy
Jaden Wilfiaris
Willie Reed
Hunter Roberts
Giavanni Rivera
Richardson Joseph
Eric Hunter
Marquel Laramore
Caleb Hinds
Jermaine Beard Jr.
Kaden James
Patrick Boyd Jr.
Makheem Forbes
Jahmil White
Hafeez Bentley-Sabir
VARSITY
Kevin Ross, 2020 ATH, Miramar – The speedster in the slot will be dangerous in the open field once he gets the ball in his hands. Ross also made several plays on defense.
PJ O’Brien, 2020 CB, Deerfield Beach – Another potential lockdown corner in South Florida. O’Brien locates the ball and has the speed to get there.
Josh Benjamin, 2020 LB, Coral Springs – Good size and range to play the linebacker position as he can cover much ground.
Ja’Teric Rodwell, 2020 WR, McArthur – The athletic receiver made his presence felt all afternoon.
Andison Coby, 2020 WR, Coral Springs – The athletic made some great moves in one on one drills caught everything in his reach.
Derrick Geffard, 2021 ATH, Chaminade-Madonna – Will be a nice target in the slot for 7 on 7s and beyond.
Jaramayah Olivares, 2019 QB, Palm Beach Gardens – This kid has a rocket of an arm and steps up to make big throws in tight windows.
Keon Smith, 2019 WR, Coconut Creek – Maybe the best pure pass catcher of all. Smith made some catches that defied odds.
Horace Atkins, Jr., 2020 QB, McArthur – The signal caller looked impressive with his throws and throws a nice deep ball.
OTHER STANDOUTS
Kemani Brown, 2020 QB, Miami Northwestern
Chris Kwangwar, 2019 DB, Coral Springs
Jacolby George, 2021 WR, Plantation
Roman Parodie, 2020 CB, Cardinal Gibbons
Corde St. Louis, 2021 S, Cardinal Gibbons
Richard Dunbar, 2020 WR, Fort Lauderdale
Torrie Cox, 2021 DB, Chaminade-Madonna
Delvante Bouie, 2021 WR, Coral Springs
Jamari Collier, 2020 WR, Coral Glades
Reggie Wallace, 2020 CB, Taravella
Randy Ramanan, 2020 WR, Coral Springs
Kevin Danaster, 2021 WR, Coral Glades
Bobby McLaughlin, 2019 LB, Monarch
(All Players Did Not Take Head-shot Photos)
The first competition of the season for Football Hotbed is a Pylon tournament January 26th-27th in Orlando.
