Latest Rankings: Position Best

Let’s take a look at some of the best players in the latest Prep Redzone rankings by position. These eight football players have emerged as the very best at their particular position. These student athletes are all D1 caliber players and have received multiple offers by schools at the next level. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34375" first="Gabe" last="Powers"]     6’4” 225     LB     Marysville</strong> Linebackers hold down the top two spots in the latest 2022 rankings. Powers and [player_tooltip player_id="34374" first="CJ" last="Hicks"] are the cream of the crop at this point, and both are very athletic. The slight edge went to Powers due to his versatility in playing linebacker, running back, and wing back. Powers possesses speed, quickness, and toughness both offensively and defensively. Like the number two player in the rankings, Hicks, Powers is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34379" first="Kaden" last="Saunders"]     5’10” 180    WR     Westerville South</strong> Saunders ranks as the number one wide receiver in his class and the third best player in the state. He has explosive speed and great hands. Saunders is versatile enough to play an inside or outside receiver at the next level and displays the ability to score every time he gets his hands on the football. Kaden is committed to play for Penn State University. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34381" first="Blake" last="Miller"]     6’6” 315     OL     Strongsville</strong> The offensive line position is the strongest position in the state for 2022 in terms of depth. Big Blake leads the pack and comes in at the number four overall spot in terms of ranking. Miller, a Clemson commit, dominates all opposition up front by locking his hands into the opposing defensive linemen’s frame and powering him off the line of scrimmage. Miller shows his athleticism and mobility by picking up defenders in space. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34377" first="Jyaire" last="Brown"]     6’0” 170     DB     Lakota West</strong> Brown is the state’s number five player and the best defensive back in Ohio. As a corner, Brown can play press, off-man, or zone coverage and be equally effective. He can flip his hips and transition instantly. Brown is a physical tackler who closes quickly on the ball and drive his legs on contact. He is also a gifted punt returner as well as a talented defensive back. Brown will join Powers and Hicks at Ohio State after graduation. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="63075" first="Chase" last="Harrison"]     6’3” 215     QB     Centerville</strong> Harrison holds on to the number one quarterback position and the number eight overall in our latest rankings. Harrison is an active dual-threat quarterback who can keep plays alive with his ability to move within the pocket and is amazingly accurate even when on the move. He has the patience and poise to hold on to the football till his receivers get open. If need be, Harrison can pick up needed first down yardage with his feet. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34382" first="Elijah" last="Brown"]     6’5” 235     TE     Dayton Wayne</strong> Ohio has a limited, but extremely number of talented tight ends in the state, led by [player_tooltip player_id="34382" first="Elijah" last="Brown"]. The overall nineth player, Brown is a tall and physical player who runs excellent pass routes. He is versatile enough to align at the traditional tight end position, be flexed out, or align in the backfield as an H or wing back. Brown is committed to play for the University of Alabama next year. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34380" first="Derrick" last="Shepard"]     6’4” 300     DL     Kettering Alter</strong> The number one defensive lineman in the state and the tenth overall player, Shepard is a huge defensive tackle the comes off the ball like a locomotive. Extremely agile for his size, Shepard has both straight ahead as well as lateral quickness. He consistently makes plays along the line of scrimmage, in the backfield, and on the perimeter. A complete player, Shepard is a real force as a pass rusher. Shepard will attend the University of Cincinnati. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34376" first="Gi’Bran" last="Payne"]     5’9” 205     RB     Cincinnati La Salle.</strong> Strong in the legs and upper body, Payne runs through arm tackles and shakes defenders off that try to hit him high. As the number one running back in the state, Payne has speed and power along with possessing soft hands and shows a real burst after catching the ball. A versatile high school player, he doubles as a linebacker and shows the same toughness and skill level on defense as he does on offense.