MaxPreps Presesason High School Football Top 25: No. 9 Miami Central

By Zack Poff Jul 22, 2019, 10:00am

Rockets have talent to win first state title since 2015.

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We set the tone for 2019 by looking at high school football's elite.


Head coach: Roland Smith

Last season: 11-3, No. 20 national ranking. Lost to Northwestern 19-15 in the 6A quarterfinals.



Last decade: 102-32
Head coach Roland Smith
Head coach Roland Smith
File photo by Jann Hendry
KEY PLAYERS

CB Henry Gray (6-0, 170, Sr.) — 4-star defensive back is key for Rockets and one of country's most talented players.
 
DE/OLB Jesus Machado (6-1, 205, Sr.) — Got an offer from Alabama even before he started high school and has showed why during his impressive prep career.

RB Amari Daniels (5-8, 195, Jr.) — Talented running back from Class of 2021 returns to Rocekts after spending one season at Jackson (Miami).

QB Katravis Marsh (6-3, 185, Sr.) — Utah commit gets the keys to the starting quarterback position entering his senior year.

OL Laurence Seymore (6-1.5, 295) — 2021 Miami commit is one of the top offensive lineman in Florida regardless of class.
Running back Amari Daniels
Running back Amari Daniels
File photo by Mike Janes
KEY GAMES

Aug. 24 vs. No. 2 St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)



Aug. 30 vs. Booker T. Washington (Miami)

Sept. 6 at No. 19 Carol City (Miami)

Oct. 25 at Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)