More former South Florida high school football players were picked in the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday. It was the final day of three days of selections held in Nashville.
The fourth round had University of Miami safety Sheldrick Redwine taken by the Cleveland Browns. He played high school football with Miami Killian.
University of Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley was selected by the Chicago Bears. He is the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley and helped the Deerfield Beach Bucks win several district titles while in high school.
The fifth round saw former Miami Norland linebacker Vosean Leonard chosen by the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Florida.
Former St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Scarlett will play for the Carolina Panthers after playing four seasons with the Florida Gators. He led the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to two FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012 and 2014.
More players from the University of Miami were selected. Defensive end Joe Jackson from Gulliver Prep headed to the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round. The Canes in the sixth round had Miami Killian defensive back Jaquan Johnson picked by the Buffalo Bills.
The Seattle Seahawks took running back Travis Homer, who was with the Miami Hurricanes for three seasons. Homer guided Oxbridge Academy to several district titles while in high school.
Former Carol City cornerback Rashad Fenton moved on to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
Only two South Florida high school players were taken in the seventh round and both were originally from Palm Beach County. Seminole Ridge and Florida Atlantic University running back Kerrith Wyhte was picked by the Chicago Bears. Royal Palm Beach and James Madison defensive back Jimmy Moreland was taken by the Washington Redskins.
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