Port St. Lucie teen is new addition to Miami Dolphins cheerleaders

Jose Lambiet
May 13, 2010
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There’s new blood on the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad — and the hottie’s from the TCoast.

Brianne Herndon,18, an ex-honor student from John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, just went from die-hard Dol-fan to leggy SunLife Stadium sideline eye candy.

So, why did a freshly graduated Catholic schoolgirl want to end up on an NFL cheerleading squad?

“Well, ever since I was little, I always wanted to try out for the Miami Dolphins,” Herndon tells Page2Live’s Sheli Muniz. “It feels awesome . . . like a dream come true.”

Port St. Lucie resident Herndon, who’s been training for the Dolphins tryouts since January, was picked from among more than 600 wannabes, said the Fins’ cheerleading boss, Emily Newton. Herndon and 76 other hopefuls made it to the final cuts over the weekend. And 42 made the squad after strutting their stuff in front of shoppers and DWTS-style judges at the Aventura Mall.

“Right off the bat,” Newton said, “she has such a stunning presence, confidence that just comes out. She seemed like a great candidate, easy fit for the team.”

Herndon described the process as “emotionally draining and nerve-wracking.”

“I’m looking forward to cheering at the games, doing the charity events, and being out there in front of 90,000 people and supporting my favorite football team,” said Herndon, who’s been dancing ballet, tap, and hip hop since she could walk.

And she’s actually excited about driving four hours round trip to the stadium for practices and games. Now, if only the Fins could win a couple big games . . .