Central Ohio Class of 2022 Updates Volume 3

Central Ohio had an outstanding season on the recruiting front.  Prep Redzone has updated the 2022 rankings heading into the winter home stretch. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Pickerington Central</strong></span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91502" first="Dakari" last="Frazier"]</strong> DL (Ball State, 51st in Ohio) - Dakari was dominant all season along with his linemates.  He has a very quick first two steps with good explosion into the blocker.  He has a powerful punch with a flat back.  He reads blocks well and plays with good technique.  He bends well in his pass rush and has a couple of good moves to make plays in the backfield.  He will be a good MAC DL for years to come. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Olentangy Liberty</span></strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91519" first="Carter" last="Smith"]</strong> OL (Indiana, 54th in Ohio) - Carter is a really good OL with great upside the in the Big Ten.  He has a monster frame and room to grow and fill out.  He has long arms you like at the tackle position to keep defenders at bay.  Plays with good bend and technique and is equally adept and run and pass blocking.  He is tough and plays aggressive.  Shouldn’t be long for him to see the field. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Westerville Central </span></strong> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91581" first="Michael" last="Ross"]</strong> RB (Uncommitted, 57 in Ohio) - Michael is a tremendous football player and was dominant all season long.  He is a very good athlete with good twitch and wiggle.  Can score everytime he touches the ball.  He is patient to the hole and has good burst through it.  I was impressed with his blocking from the backfield this season and he will make a college program very happy in the future. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Marysville</strong></span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="34440" first="Gavin" last="Rohrs"]</strong> OL (Miami, 58 in Ohio) - Gavin is a beast of an offensive lineman.  In a run oriented offense was dominant all season.  Paved the way for multiple 100 yard rushers.  Has good burst off the snap up and through the the DL.  He moves people off the ball and dominates until the whistle.  His punch is dominant and he gets separation and drive.  He is a good second level blocker and once he latches on, sticks like glue.  He will be a very good MAC DL these upcoming years. <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Pickerington North</strong></span> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="91486" first="Eli" last="Coppess"]</strong> DB (Miami, 61st in Ohio) - Eli is a great football player with great upside at the college level.  He is 6’1 weighing in at 210.  He can play multiple positions on defense and excels at safety.  He comes downhill with velocity and explodes into ball carriers.  He has good technique in the pass game and stays on top of the routes.  He passes off routes well in zone coverage and has the athleticism to man receivers up.  He is very good with the ball in the air and wins the 50/50 ball. &nbsp; &nbsp;