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Top South Florida high school athletes announce college of choice on early Signing Day

National Signing Day: Local athletes choose where they will be going for college
National Signing Day: Local athletes choose where they will be going for college 02:50

MIAMI - It is the moment senior high school football players look forward to every single year. Wednesday begins the early signing period for some of the best local players who are signing their letters of intent to play next year at the universities and colleges of their choice.

Armondo Blount
Armondo Blount speaks to reporters after announcing his plans to attend the University of Miami. CBS News Miami

Armondo Blount, a defensive lineman for Miami Central Senior High School, was the last South Florida standout player to announce his intentions: He said he would attend the University of Miami after thanking his family, school and current teammates. 

Miami Central Senior High School player and Nat Moore Trophy finalist LeWayne McCoy announced he was signing with Florida State University.   

Miami Central Senior High School football player LeWayne McCoy headed to FSU 02:52

Another Nat Moore finalist, St. Thomas Aquinas High School's Jordan Lyle, is keeping it local. He signed with the University of Miami.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School's Jordan Lyle announces college pick 03:07

Chaminade-Madonna Prep and the 2023 Nat Moore Trophy winner Jeremiah Smith signed with Ohio State while the final Nat Moore Trophy finalist, Joshisa JoJo Trader, chose the University of Miami.

Chaminade-Madonna Prep's Joshisa JoJo Trader and Jeremiah Smith make college picks 03:18
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