Marcus Benjamin

Marcus Benjamin works as the senior writer and editor for FootballHotbed.com. He attended Florida A&M and Florida Memorial University completing a bachelors degree in communications in 2010. He's covered high school football in the South Florida area since 2010 for the Miami Herald, Miami Sports Tribune and ShawSports.net. He is married and lives in Fort, Lauderdale, FL.

Overlooked High School Seniors Make Last Impression

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney Miami, FL – National signing day is about a fortnight away and college football teams around the nation are looking to complete their 2018 signing classes with best talent they can find.  Football Hotbed’s annual Senior Showcase

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Top Recruits Visiting Big Schools This Weekend

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney National Signing Day is now less than a month away and the top recruits we will begin to make their final visits before signing on the dotted line. This may be the last chance for schools to

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Nation’s Best Uncommitted Players With The Most Offers

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney The first ever early signing day saw many of the top players in the nation ink their letters of intent in December.  There are still however tons of talent out there where teams can make up ground

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Dade County Defeats Broward to Win Annual All-Star Game 17-8

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney Davie, FL – Dade County defeated Broward county on a wet field on Friday night at Western High School.  In an event produced by the Miami Dolphins, quarterback Terrence (TJ) Craig of Miami Jackson claimed MVP honors

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Top Recruits Visiting Big Schools This Weekend

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney   National Signing Day is now less than a month away and the top recruits we will begin to make their final visits before signing on the dotted line. This may be the last chance for schools

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Some of the Biggest and Brightest Showcased at U.S. Army All-American Game

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney   The annual high school all-star game featured some of the most talented players from across the country.  The game was played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.  The West would defeat the East 17-16.  

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Four Star Linebacker Nik Bonnito Commits to Oklahoma, Schwartz to Auburn

by Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney The Broward 8A-6A defensive player of the year Nik Bonnito announced Thursday that he would commit to the University of Oklahoma.  The standout linebacker from St. Thomas Aquinas made the announcement during the Under Armour All-American

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Plenty of Talent on Display at the 2017 South Florida Combine

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney   Former Miami Dolphin and NFL Pro bowler Chris Chambers and South Florida recruiting insider Larry Blustein combined to display South Florida’s finest football talent at the sixth annual South Florida Combine at Ives Estates Park in

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Recruiting Roundup: Who Signed Early and Who Didn’t

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney For the first time ever college football had an early signing period.  Traditionally, the Wednesday before the super bowl was the day that most future college football players sign their letters of intent to the school they

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Dr. Phillips Is Crowned State Champions For First Time In School History

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney After years of making it to the dance and never getting crowned, Dr. Phillips finally had its moment on a cool Saturday night in Orlando.  The Panthers defeated Delray Atlantic 17-7 to earn their first 8A championship

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