Class of 2018: Prospects to look out for in upcoming season

With most of Broward County’s top senior football prospects making their college commitments official onNational SigningDay, the focus now shifts to the area’s best in the Class of 2018.

This year’s juniors figure to be just as impressive as – if not, better than – the departing seniors.

Below are 10 prospects from the Class of 2018 to watch, listed alphabetically, followed by an honor roll of top-notch talent to look forward to.

WR Kevin Austin, North Broward Prep

Four-star prospect uses his 6-foot-3 frame to easily catch balls over corners. Also possesses the speed to break away from defenders and runs solid routes. Caught 21 TDs as a junior and played some safety.

CB Al Blades Jr., ThomasAquinas

Son of late Miami Hurricanes great Al Blades who has been on the national recruiting scene since freshman year at University School. Animated and passionate at 6-feet, 170 pounds, creates turnovers in secondary.

DE Nik Bonitto, ThomasAquinas

Extremely athletic at 6-4 and 210 pounds; able to either get around a blocker or bull rush him. Fundamentally sound four-star defender who’s good against St. St. the run and able to rush the passer with a number of impressivemoves at the line of scrimmage.

DB Tyson Campbell, AmericanHeritage

Long cover-corner at 6-2, 180 pounds. Four-star possesses ball skills in man coverage at corner, as well as playing center field at safety, leading to interceptions. Can deliver big hits if he gets goingdownhillona ball carrier.

DE Andrew Chatfield, AmericanHeritage

Unblockable off the edge. Elite pass rusher at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds was Sun Sentinel small schools Defensive Player of the Year following junior season where he led Broward with 24.5 sacks.

LB Rosendo Deerfield Beach

Hard-hitter in the middle of the Bucks defense at 6-foot-1, 225 pounds. Tallied 113 tackles, eight for loss and four sacks as a junior.

CB Asante Samuel St. ThomasAquinas

Son of former NFL AllPro CB Asante Samuel. At 5-10, 166 pounds, the fourstar corner is quick andconsistently makes plays on the ball. Once he picks off a pass, he’s always a threat to take it the other way for 6. Also a master of blocked kicks on special teams.

RB Shaun Shivers, Chaminade-Madonna

Three-star rating doesn’t do him justice — the 5-7, 160-pound Auburn commit is always an impact player. Louis, Jr., With blazing speed and astute vision, able to break off the long touchdown run fromanywhere on the field.

CB Patrick Surtain II, AmericanHeritage

Five-star prospect and No. 1 CB in the nation, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Supreme cover skills at 6-foot-2, 181 pounds with ability to play physical and run with the fastest receivers. An LSU lean early with father and coachPatrickSurtain aNew Orleans native.

WR Xavier Williams, Chaminade-Madonna

Four-star and Alabama commit brings all the speed and route-running skills necessary to get open. Bigplay wideout at 6-1, 185 poundswhohasmadesome highlight-reel catches. touchdown