Brandon Odoi

Brandon Odoi

Brandon Odoi is a tenured journalist. He's covered youth football since 8th grade, high school football since 2009 and began covering college football in 2011 as a beat writer for the University of Miami Athletic programs. In 2011, he founded Football Hotbed a national multi-media platform for football across the country. He's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and spent his first five years as a professional working at ABC Television Network, ending his career as a producer in Miami. He's married with two sons and a daughter and resides in South Florida.

West Boca Raton Snaps Cardinal Newman’s Five-Year Local Win Streak in Statement Win

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Wally Harmon and Trey Moran each scored rushing touchdowns as West Boca Raton’s defense forced three turnovers, powering a 24-7 win over Cardinal Newman that ended the Crusaders’ five-year unbeaten run against Palm Beach County foes.

Stock Rising: South Florida Quarterbacks and Emerging Playmakers Shine in Week 3

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Quarterbacks Jamison Larsen and Jeremiah Milcent headline six South Florida prospects who strengthened their recruiting profiles during Week 3.

How Much Should Money Matter When a High School Football Recruit Chooses a College?

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Money belongs in a recruit’s college decision, but the largest offer is not automatically the best opportunity. Here is how families should compare revenue sharing, third-party NIL, development, playing opportunity, academics and long-term value.

Football Hotbed’s Early Reach Evident in New 2029 Rivals Industry Rankings

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Seven of the nine nationally ranked 2029 prospects from South and Southwest Florida have already participated in a Football Hotbed event, college tour or team—demonstrating the platform’s ability to identify elite talent early.

Stock Rising: Under-the-Radar Prospects Make Their Mark in Carol City–West Boca Overtime Thriller

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Several emerging prospects raised their profiles during Carol City’s thrilling 24-23 overtime victory over West Boca. Here are the under-the-radar players whose performances demanded attention.

New Blood Meets Championship Blood: West Boca Hosts Carol City in Blockbuster Kickoff Classic

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Back-to-back state champion West Boca hosts nationally ranked Miami Carol City in a star-filled 2026 Kickoff Classic. Preview the players, rankings and history.

School Is Back: The Sunday Night Checklist Every Student-Athlete Needs

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Football season and the school year are colliding. Football Hotbed breaks down eight things every student-athlete should do now to stay prepared academically, athletically and in recruiting.

Football Hotbed Media Day Turns South Florida Talent Into a National Recruiting Conversation

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

The fifth annual event brought at least 394 athletes, 38 programs, elite prospects, accomplished coaches and national recruiting media together to launch the 2026 high school football season.

2032 National Middle School Invitational Recap- 6th Grade

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

The 2031 class has an immense amount of talent and it was on full display at the 11th Annual Football Hotbed National Middle School Invitational Showcase

12th Annual National Lineman Challenge Final Results

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Raleigh, NC — The nation’s

Read more

Final Results: Future 4 Class of 2030 8th Grade

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Jordan Jenkins of Kings Mountain, NC made Future 4 history by winning his second consecutive championship at Football Hotbed’s 12th Annual National Middle School Invitational Showcase. The North Carolina standout has now finished first or second in three straight Future 4 competitions. Gabriel Vetter of Riverview, FL earned his third career runner-up finish, while Luke Lekites of Largo, FL and Jayden Del Rosario of Raleigh, NC rounded out the finalist group.

Final Results: Future 4 Class of 2031 7th Grade

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Brandon Odoi

Henry Strange of Raleigh, NC captured the 2031 Future 4 championship at Football Hotbed’s 12th Annual National Middle School Invitational Showcase after one of the most dramatic finishes in event history. Strange outlasted Jace Vorlicky of Tampa, FL in a thrilling four-overtime championship round at Ravenscroft School. Kade Johnson of Pikeville, KY finished third, while defending champion Chanley Hodges of Westlake, TX placed fourth after returning to the finals one year after winning the title as a sixth-grader. All four finalists earned invitations to the 13th Annual Middle School All-American Game in South Florida.