2022 Ohio Stock Risers

There are players in Ohio who are starting to get more and more attention. We are looking at some of these players and what could be coming their way after the 2021 season. [player_tooltip player_id="34479" first="Beau" last="Blankenship"] - Paint Valley - WR - 6’4" 205 lbs Blankenship is a very long WR. He’s able to go up and get pretty much any ball that comes within his vicinity. He doesn’t have the best speed and won’t break an 80-yard play by creating the space on his own. He needs a little bit of space to finish the race. With his size, some schools are recruiting him as a TE. He could play TE, but he will need to put some weight on. He’s slender but could easily fill out that frame some. He’s a 0-star recruit but now has offers from Akron, Bowling Green, UTEP, and UTSA. [player_tooltip player_id="34433" first="Jokell" last="Brown"] - Springfield - IOL - 6’0" 260 lbs Brown is a very gritty player. He plays on both sides of the ball on the interior part of the lines. He’s being recruited as an OL. He’s able to play all 3 positions of the line if he needs to. He’s got great bend at his core and is actually pretty flexible. He’s currently listed as a 0-star recruit but does have a new offer from Wisconsin. The BIG10 program could be a great fit for him if he decides to go there after he graduates. [player_tooltip player_id="120196" first="Kane" last="Baker"] - Gahanna Lincoln - ATH - 5’11" 200 lbs Baker is just a very good athlete. He plays all over the field and makes plays. He plays WR/SS/OLB. He will drop back into coverage and then turn around on offense and make plays. He’s good with the ball in his hands and very shifty. He’s able to make some guys miss and extend the play. He doesn’t always have the speed to turn the corner, but he’s still quick enough to make plays. He’s currently listed as a 0-star and has a few D2 offers. He’s going to be a key player for them heading into the year and with a big year, he could land some good offers and make an impact in college. [player_tooltip player_id="34471" first="Blake" last="Bennett"] - Pickerington North - MLB/OLB - 6’1" 220 lbs Bennett is able to do it all on defense. He will drop back into coverage and then blitz the quarterback the next play. He has the frame to succeed at the next level and absolutely has the speed. He’s able to play fast because of how smart he plays. Bennett has spent his summer working in camps and trying to turn heads. He’s recently had a few BIG10 schools follow him on social media. No offers from any of those major programs, but they are watching. [player_tooltip player_id="34424" first="Kendrix" last="Goodman"] - Fairfield - IOL - 6’3" 310 lbs Goodman is able to play all over the offensive line. He’s started almost every position on the line. He’s a very natural athlete and is a quick learner. He’s a good athlete and is able to bend at the waist with ease. He’s someone who doesn’t give up any pressures either. He’s recently had a handful of offers come his way and he got marked as a 3-star recruit. His offers are from Ball State, Kentucky, and Pittsburgh.