Miami Hurricanes Legends Camp: Top Performers


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 drills.  The bonus with this camp is that several Miami Hurricanes alumni helped coach and mentor the participants. 

The list of former Miami Hurricanes included:

Bryant McKinnie

Antrel Rolle

Lamar Miller

Reggie Wayne

Jaelen Phillips 

Greg Rousseau

Roscoe Parrish

Bennie Blades

Michael Irvin

Jeremy Shockey

Jon Beason

Kenny Phillips

Lamar Thomas

Deon Bush

Randall Hill

Duke Johnson

Brett Romberg

Kenny Holmes

Rohan Marley

Greg Mark

Hurlie Brown

Allen Hurns

Travis Benjamin

 

And others…

Top Performers

Winston Watkins Jr., Wide Receiver, IMG Academy – The 2025 prospect wowed the crowd a few times with catches in one-on-ones. Most impressive is his acceleration and closing speed to the football.  The Texas A&M commit will be a fun player to watch for years to come.  Watkins was offered by Miami at the end of camp.

Kenton Kirkland, Defensive Back, Raines – The senior safety plays with power and speed.  He uses his strength and size to deter routes, and has the speed to recover for pass break-ups.  He has prototypical size for a defensive back but recently switched to the position from wide receiver.  The best is yet to come as his ceiling has no bounds. 

Joshisa Trader, Wide Receiver, Miami Central – Good route runner with impeccable hands.  The 2024 four-star receiver never seems to disappoint and thrives in creating separation.  

Joshisa Trader Speaking with Reggie Wayne

Christopher Johnson, Running Back, Dillard – The running back is uber-talented and put his pass-catching ability on display Saturday.  Can serve as an every-down back or third-down back as a matchup nightmare. Seems to get better every time he’s on the field. 

Richard Dandridge, Wide Receiver, Homestead – The Temple commit is a very technical route runner that can help move the chains and stretch the defense.  Clearly one of the top receivers on Greentree Saturday. 

Antoine Jackson, Defensive Back, Dillard – Arguably the best cover corner at the Legends Camp.  The Georgia commit breaks on the ball quickly for pass breakups and is able to knock receivers off of routes.  Jackson is the total package at corner, but can also play safety as well.  

Chance Robinson, Wide Receiver, St. Thomas Aquinas – The 2024 talent has the potential to gain a fifth star if he continues on his upward trajectory. 

 

His size makes him dangerous as a possession receiver, but he has the ability to take take the top off of a defense as well.  He was re-offered by Miami at the end of camp. 

Other Standouts

 

Ezekiel Marcelin, Linebacker, Miami Central (Offered by Miami)

Xavier Lucas, Defensive Back, Deerfield Beach

Koby Howard, Wide Receiver, Pensacola Catholic (Offered by Miami)

Jarvis Boatright, Wide Receiver, Clearwater (Offered by Miami) 

Kentre Powell Jr., Wide Receiver, Dillard

Jaden Outar, Defensive Back, Miami Palmetto

 

Other News and Notes

 

Nathaniel “Ray Ray”Joseph, was seen at the camp observing as he is completing his official visit at Miami.  Koby Howard (2025), who was having a solid camp, suffered a horrific leg injury in one-on-one drills.  Miami commits Robbie and Bobby Washington were also on hand but did not compete.  Dylan Stephenson and Jaxon Howard also on official visits were seen observing.  

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.

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