Four South Florida high school football players are finalists for the 2026 CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy, the station announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, during its 7 p.m. newscast. Fans can vote for their pick through Sunday, Nov. 29.
The finalists are Andre Hyppolite of North Miami Beach Senior High School, Nicholas Lennear III of Miami Carol City Senior High School, Mark Matthews of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Amir “A1” Sears of Christopher Columbus High School. Hyppolite, a four-star prospect, has played multiple positions and filled in at quarterback when the starter was hurt. Lennear, a five-star wide receiver, transferred to Carol City for his senior season after three years at Miami Northwestern. Matthews, a 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive tackle, has played football for only three years and is committed to Texas A&M. Sears, who reclassified into the class of 2027, is committed to the University of Miami.
The award goes to the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties, and judges leadership, character, academics and sportsmanship along with athletic ability. Public votes make up 10% of the result. A selection panel decides the rest.
Last year’s winner was Derrek Cooper, a running back from Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School. Past recipients include Jeremiah Smith, Malachi Toney and Rueben Bain Jr. The trophy is named for former Miami Dolphins receiver Nat Moore.
