Top South Florida high school athletes announce college of choice on early Signing Day
MIAMI - It is the moment senior high school football players look forward to every single year. Wednesday begins the early signing period for some of the best local players who are signing their letters of intent to play next year at the universities and colleges of their choice.
Armondo Blount, a defensive lineman for Miami Central Senior High School, was the last South Florida standout player to announce his intentions: He said he would attend the University of Miami after thanking his family, school and current teammates.
Miami Central Senior High School player and Nat Moore Trophy finalist LeWayne McCoy announced he was signing with Florida State University.
Another Nat Moore finalist, St. Thomas Aquinas High School's Jordan Lyle, is keeping it local. He signed with the University of Miami.
Chaminade-Madonna Prep and the 2023 Nat Moore Trophy winner Jeremiah Smith signed with Ohio State while the final Nat Moore Trophy finalist, Joshisa JoJo Trader, chose the University of Miami.