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Every year, the NFL is delivered numerous prospects who first made a name for themselves at South Florida high schools before going on to various colleges and eventually turning pro.
The 2025 draft is no different, with at least 15 prospects who have a chance to hear their name called, or will get an opportunity with an NFL team in the offseason and training camp as an undrafted rookie.
This year, defensive lineman Shemar Stewart, who once shined at Miami Monsignor Pace before developing further in college at Texas A&M, leads the way as a prospect bound for a first-round selection.
Then, it continues with the likes of tight end Mason Taylor, the son of Dolphins Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo and many others.
The NFL draft begins Thursday night in Green Bay, with Rounds 2 and 3 Friday night and 4 through 7 on Saturday. Here are the draft prospects from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties who could get drafted:
Andres Borregales; K; Miami; Hialeah Champagnat Catholic
The Hurricanes’ all-time leader in points will probably be the first kicker taken after earning first-team All-ACC honors each of his last two seasons at UM. He will likely go at some point on Day 3 with a reputation for accuracy, clutch kicks and making long ones from 50-plus. Borregales also kicked for Chaminade-Madonna and Miami Booker T. Washington in high school.
Ja’Corey Brooks; WR; Louisville; Miami Booker T. Washington
Although Brooks finished his high school career at IMG Academy, South Florida still claims him as a standout from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami where he first rose to five-star fame as a recruit. He started his college tenure at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide with eight receiving touchdowns in 2022. Last season with the Cardinals, he was first-team All-ACC with 61 receptions, 1,013 yards and nine touchdowns. His ball skills at 6 foot 2 could land him somewhere on Day 3 of the draft.
Davonte Brown; S; Florida State; American Heritage
Spent most of his time in college at UCF, tallying 91 tackles and three interceptions in his first three seasons. Brown then transferred to the Hurricanes in 2023 and played his final season with the Seminoles. Although his stats and playing time diminished in the ACC, he still could be a late Day 3 selection for a team that likes his physical traits at 6-2.
Oronde Gadsden II; TE; Syracuse; American Heritage
The son of the former Dolphins wide receiver by the same name, who was also coached by the elder Gadsden as an assistant at Heritage, had a whopping 73 receptions for 934 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Orange. His massive 6-5 frame as he grew out of the receiver position at 243 pounds makes him a viable mid-round draft pick.
Jacolby George; WR; Miami; Plantation
With UM quarterback Cam Ward set to go No. 1 in the draft, George was one of many on the Hurricanes offense who helped catapult their elite signal-caller. George had 53 receptions for 752 yards and eight touchdowns, often snagging acrobatic catches in the back of the end zone or tip-toeing the sideline. He could be a late draft choice on Day 3.
Ashton Gillotte; Edge; Louisville; Boca Raton
Extremely productive with more than 25 sacks over the past four seasons, his pure pass-rushing abilities will be coveted at the next level. Gillotte should go in the middle rounds of the draft.
Ruben Hyppolite II; LB; Maryland; McArthur
Played alongside Tua Tagovailoa’s brother, Taulia, with the Terrapins. Undersized by NFL standards, Hyppolite possesses speed and quickness at his position and has made 46 career starts. He could be a decent Day 3 find for a team.
Jason Marshall Jr.; CB; Florida; Miami Palmetto
After defensive tackle Leonard Taylor was the first of the “Palmetto Five” to go on to the NFL last year, another pair goes pro. Marshall was a five-star recruit and immediate starter for the Gators. He had 25 pass breakups and two interceptions in his time in Gainesville, and his senior season was cut short due to a shoulder injury. He figures to be a Day 3 pick.
Nate Noel; RB; Missouri; Miami Northwestern
Small and shifty at 5-8, 187 pounds, Noel proved he could play in the SEC with 818 rushing yards for Mizzou last season after transferring from Appalachian State as an under-recruited prospect out of Northwestern. He will be no stranger to being doubted when he goes to the next level and could surprise as a late draft pick.
Daryl Porter Jr.; CB; Miami; American Heritage
A starter in the Hurricanes secondary each of the past two seasons after starting his college career at West Virginia. He had a whopping nine interceptions in his local high school career. He has a chance at being a late draft pick.
Malcolm Ray; DL; Rutgers; Miami Carol City
Was at FSU for five college seasons and then landed a starting role at Rutgers. Had 12 1/2 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks in his college career. At 290 pounds, could be a versatile defensive line prospect for an NFL team to groom.
Xavier Restrepo; WR; Miami; Deerfield Beach
He was a two-way phenom as he navigated high school football in Broward County through Monarch, St. Thomas Aquinas and finally Deerfield Beach. He then settled as a prospect who would focus on offense, and as a slot receiver, ended up breaking records for receptions (200), receiving yards (2,844), and receiving touchdowns (21). He’s an incredibly agile route runner with sure hands and ability to run after the catch. His size, at 5-10, and concerns over a slow 40-yard dash time at UM’s pro day may bring his draft stock down, but the film shows a gamer. Restrepo has a wide range of where he could go in the draft, depending on if a team wants to nab him early.
Elijah Roberts; DL/Edge; SMU; Miami Columbus
Starting his college career at Miami, he found more playing time at SMU and turned that into 17 1/2 sacks over the past two seasons. He runs a solid 4.78-second 40-yard dash for his 285-pound frame, but he’s probably more of a traditional 4-3 defensive end than a 3-4 outside linebacker, with the versatility to line up as a 3-technique defensive tackle. Roberts could be a mid-round selection.
Brashard Smith; RB; SMU; Miami Palmetto
Blazing speedster at 5-10, 194 pounds who runs a 4.39 40. He also transferred from UM and Rhett Lashlee’s offense at SMU was exactly what he needed. A converted wide receiver, Smith posted 1,332 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Also a factor in the return game, which should appeal to a team that needs a return specialist, he nearly reached 2,000 all-purpose yards. Smith should get drafted early on Day 3.
Shemar Stewart; Edge; Texas A&M; Miami Monsignor Pace
Stewart is the ultimate debate of measurables versus production. He has the speed, strength and explosiveness at 6-5, 267 pounds to make him a prototype prospect for the NFL, but it all somehow only amounted to 4 1/2 sacks in his college career. Stewart has a Round 1 grade across the board, and should hear his name called Thursday night.
Marus Tate; OL; Clemson; University School
He found his home at guard at Clemson after being a tackle prospect in high school and is a stronger pass protector than run blocker. A four-year college starter after developing in South Florida, Tate likely gets drafted on Day 3.
Mason Taylor; TE; LSU; St. Thomas Aquinas
Dolphins Hall of Fame bloodlines as the son of Jason Taylor and nephew of Zach Thomas. He is the only LSU tight end to go for 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards in his career, and he did it in three seasons. With a 6-5 frame, great route-running and hands, Taylor appears primed to be a second-round selection.
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The 2025 draft is no different, with at least 15 prospects who have a chance to hear their name called, or will get an opportunity with an NFL team in the offseason and training camp as an undrafted rookie.
This year, defensive lineman Shemar Stewart, who once shined at Miami Monsignor Pace before developing further in college at Texas A&M, leads the way as a prospect bound for a first-round selection.
Then, it continues with the likes of tight end Mason Taylor, the son of Dolphins Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo and many others.
The NFL draft begins Thursday night in Green Bay, with Rounds 2 and 3 Friday night and 4 through 7 on Saturday. Here are the draft prospects from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties who could get drafted:
Andres Borregales; K; Miami; Hialeah Champagnat Catholic
The Hurricanes’ all-time leader in points will probably be the first kicker taken after earning first-team All-ACC honors each of his last two seasons at UM. He will likely go at some point on Day 3 with a reputation for accuracy, clutch kicks and making long ones from 50-plus. Borregales also kicked for Chaminade-Madonna and Miami Booker T. Washington in high school.
Ja’Corey Brooks; WR; Louisville; Miami Booker T. Washington
Although Brooks finished his high school career at IMG Academy, South Florida still claims him as a standout from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami where he first rose to five-star fame as a recruit. He started his college tenure at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide with eight receiving touchdowns in 2022. Last season with the Cardinals, he was first-team All-ACC with 61 receptions, 1,013 yards and nine touchdowns. His ball skills at 6 foot 2 could land him somewhere on Day 3 of the draft.
Davonte Brown; S; Florida State; American Heritage
Spent most of his time in college at UCF, tallying 91 tackles and three interceptions in his first three seasons. Brown then transferred to the Hurricanes in 2023 and played his final season with the Seminoles. Although his stats and playing time diminished in the ACC, he still could be a late Day 3 selection for a team that likes his physical traits at 6-2.
Oronde Gadsden II; TE; Syracuse; American Heritage
The son of the former Dolphins wide receiver by the same name, who was also coached by the elder Gadsden as an assistant at Heritage, had a whopping 73 receptions for 934 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Orange. His massive 6-5 frame as he grew out of the receiver position at 243 pounds makes him a viable mid-round draft pick.
Jacolby George; WR; Miami; Plantation
With UM quarterback Cam Ward set to go No. 1 in the draft, George was one of many on the Hurricanes offense who helped catapult their elite signal-caller. George had 53 receptions for 752 yards and eight touchdowns, often snagging acrobatic catches in the back of the end zone or tip-toeing the sideline. He could be a late draft choice on Day 3.
Ashton Gillotte; Edge; Louisville; Boca Raton
Extremely productive with more than 25 sacks over the past four seasons, his pure pass-rushing abilities will be coveted at the next level. Gillotte should go in the middle rounds of the draft.
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Ruben Hyppolite II; LB; Maryland; McArthur
Played alongside Tua Tagovailoa’s brother, Taulia, with the Terrapins. Undersized by NFL standards, Hyppolite possesses speed and quickness at his position and has made 46 career starts. He could be a decent Day 3 find for a team.
Jason Marshall Jr.; CB; Florida; Miami Palmetto
After defensive tackle Leonard Taylor was the first of the “Palmetto Five” to go on to the NFL last year, another pair goes pro. Marshall was a five-star recruit and immediate starter for the Gators. He had 25 pass breakups and two interceptions in his time in Gainesville, and his senior season was cut short due to a shoulder injury. He figures to be a Day 3 pick.
Nate Noel; RB; Missouri; Miami Northwestern
Small and shifty at 5-8, 187 pounds, Noel proved he could play in the SEC with 818 rushing yards for Mizzou last season after transferring from Appalachian State as an under-recruited prospect out of Northwestern. He will be no stranger to being doubted when he goes to the next level and could surprise as a late draft pick.
Daryl Porter Jr.; CB; Miami; American Heritage
A starter in the Hurricanes secondary each of the past two seasons after starting his college career at West Virginia. He had a whopping nine interceptions in his local high school career. He has a chance at being a late draft pick.
Malcolm Ray; DL; Rutgers; Miami Carol City
Was at FSU for five college seasons and then landed a starting role at Rutgers. Had 12 1/2 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks in his college career. At 290 pounds, could be a versatile defensive line prospect for an NFL team to groom.
Xavier Restrepo; WR; Miami; Deerfield Beach
He was a two-way phenom as he navigated high school football in Broward County through Monarch, St. Thomas Aquinas and finally Deerfield Beach. He then settled as a prospect who would focus on offense, and as a slot receiver, ended up breaking records for receptions (200), receiving yards (2,844), and receiving touchdowns (21). He’s an incredibly agile route runner with sure hands and ability to run after the catch. His size, at 5-10, and concerns over a slow 40-yard dash time at UM’s pro day may bring his draft stock down, but the film shows a gamer. Restrepo has a wide range of where he could go in the draft, depending on if a team wants to nab him early.
Elijah Roberts; DL/Edge; SMU; Miami Columbus
Starting his college career at Miami, he found more playing time at SMU and turned that into 17 1/2 sacks over the past two seasons. He runs a solid 4.78-second 40-yard dash for his 285-pound frame, but he’s probably more of a traditional 4-3 defensive end than a 3-4 outside linebacker, with the versatility to line up as a 3-technique defensive tackle. Roberts could be a mid-round selection.
Brashard Smith; RB; SMU; Miami Palmetto
Blazing speedster at 5-10, 194 pounds who runs a 4.39 40. He also transferred from UM and Rhett Lashlee’s offense at SMU was exactly what he needed. A converted wide receiver, Smith posted 1,332 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns last season. Also a factor in the return game, which should appeal to a team that needs a return specialist, he nearly reached 2,000 all-purpose yards. Smith should get drafted early on Day 3.
Shemar Stewart; Edge; Texas A&M; Miami Monsignor Pace
Stewart is the ultimate debate of measurables versus production. He has the speed, strength and explosiveness at 6-5, 267 pounds to make him a prototype prospect for the NFL, but it all somehow only amounted to 4 1/2 sacks in his college career. Stewart has a Round 1 grade across the board, and should hear his name called Thursday night.
Marus Tate; OL; Clemson; University School
He found his home at guard at Clemson after being a tackle prospect in high school and is a stronger pass protector than run blocker. A four-year college starter after developing in South Florida, Tate likely gets drafted on Day 3.
Mason Taylor; TE; LSU; St. Thomas Aquinas
Dolphins Hall of Fame bloodlines as the son of Jason Taylor and nephew of Zach Thomas. He is the only LSU tight end to go for 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards in his career, and he did it in three seasons. With a 6-5 frame, great route-running and hands, Taylor appears primed to be a second-round selection.
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