Uncommitted 2023’s – Mega Article
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Early Signing Day is on December 21. I will profile the best players in Ohio who haven’t committed yet and are still available. Olentangy Orange Zachary McDowell, DL – Zach is a great DL and is a huge individual. He…
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Continue ReadingEarly Signing Day is on December 21. I will profile the best players in Ohio who haven’t committed yet and are still available.
Olentangy Orange
Zachary McDowell, DL – Zach is a great DL and is a huge individual. He stands 6’3 and weighs 280. He carries a 3.54 GPA in the classroom. He is tough to block and maintains good gap integrity. He plays half a man well and rips off quickly to the ball. On ball away he quickly gets over the top with leverage. He has a violent punch and knocks OL backward on the regular. He has a good pass rush and uses his size to push the pocket. He reads plays well and it is tough to screen on him. He runs to the ball every time and finishes plays.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachmcdowell52
Pickerington Central
Braden Mantooth Braden Mantooth 6'5" | 195 lbs | QB Pickerington Central | 2023 OH , QB – Braden is a great QB with size and intelligence. He has many weapons at his disposal and distributes the ball well. He reads the full field and is patient. He has great mechanics inside the pocket and throws with timing and rhythm. He can make all the throws and gets the ball out with velocity. He is tough to tackle in the open field and makes defenders miss when he has too. Take a good look at him on film.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradenMantooth
Lakota West
Michael Brankamp, MLB/OLB – Mike is fun to watch on film. He makes plays with great technique. He is one of the better tacklers I have evaluated where he runs his feet and hips through the ball carriers. He moves patiently inside the tackles and takes on blocks with violent hands and lockout. Sheds quickly to the ball. He runs well over the top and closes the space quickly. His pass drops are quick and he plays with good head swivel. Relentless when he blitzes and rushes the passer well. Exciting player who deserves a look.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mbrankamp14
Watkins Memorial
Jace Henry, DB – Jace is a very athletic and twitchy DB and plays both FS and CB. He is an interception machine. He reads plays and routes really well and has good timing on his breaks to the ball. He is not afraid to go for it and usually is right. He is patient in his backpedals and triggers like a rocket downhill. At Safety he makes plays on the LOS in the run game. At CB he destructs blocks well and keeps a good edge. He is a ferocious tackler; running his feet and exploding his hips through the tackler. He stays on top of the deep routes and breaks quickly on the short ones. He plays the ball through the hands of the receivers and makes plays on it. Impressive player worth a look.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kjhenry05
Badin
Reese Anzalone, LB – Reese is a very talented two sport athlete for the Rams. He has good size at 6’2/210 and is very athletic. He is great at reading the blocks and has good movement inside the box. He is a technician who uses his hands well and maintains good gap integrity. He is fast and gets over the top quickly on outside run. He makes plays in the pass game and covers the TE’s and RB’s well. He plays through the hands of the receivers and cancels the underneath routes. Impressive tackler and drives his hips and hands through the ball carriers. Gets it done in the classroom carrying a 4.4 GPA.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnzaloneReese
Cuyahoga Heights
Jacob Stewart, WR/DB – Jacob was the Team MVP and is an excellent football player. On offense he plays multiple alignments as a WR. He catches everything and can contort his body. He runs very good routes with good top end snap. He is deadly in the seam against LB’s and Safeties. He blocks well on the perimeter. He is a the go to player when they need a score. On defense he plays Safety and Corner. He is patient in his backpedal and stays on top of the deep routes. He reads plays well and breaks quickly on the shorter throws. He loves to hit and brings it with every tackle. Take a good look at him on film.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobSt31215483
Worthington Kilbourne
Nash Biglin Nash Biglin 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Worthington Kilbourne | 2023 OH , QB – Nash is a three sport star for the Wolves and reminds me of Josh Allen. He is big and athletic with good running ability. He can run defenders over or wiggle past them with his twitch. Runs the offense intelligently and reads the plays out. He has a rocket for an arm and can fit it in tight windows. He can make all the throws from the fade to the bubble. He has good pocket mechanics and makes plays out of nothing when he scrambles. His eyes stay downfield and he is not afraid to sling it out there to make a play. Has some offers but is uncommitted at this point.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BiglinNash
Nelsonville York
Leighton Loge Leighton Loge 6'2" | 185 lbs | LB Nelsonville York | 2023 OH , OLB – Small school stud. He makes plays all over the field and is one of the best on it every time he steps on the field. He plays really well both inside and outside the box. He reads plays exceptionally and makes the right movements. His technique is advanced. Sets a good edge and keeps his outside arm free. He gets to lockout quickly and sheds blockers easily. He makes plays on perimeter throws and had a couple of pick 6’s this year. Blitzes with tenacity and gets to the QB. He is a finisher and plays with his hair on fire.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeightonLoge8
Shaker Heights
Aidan Diaz, TE/DE – Aidan is an outstanding talent. He stands 6’3 and weighs 220. One of the best players on both sides of the ball for Shaker. He is fast, physical, and really athletic. At TE he has soft hands and runs good TE routes all over the field. He blocks well on inside and outside plays. He covers up defenders fast and runs his feet. He plays from multiple alignments and is utilized in a myriad of ways. At DE he really wreaks havoc for opposing offenses. Has good first two steps and locks out. He sheds easily and makes good tackles in his gaps. Impressive pass rusher who uses the rip and bend with a finish. His motor never stops on either side of the ball. Has some offers but is uncommitted.
St. Clairsville
Jamarcus Webster, OL – Jamarcus is a massive young man. He is 6’3/280 and plays with a mean streak. His drive blocks are excellent with great feet and a really violent punch. He doesn’t stop until the defender is in the dirt. He is good at the drive part of the double team blocks. Very quick laterally and does a good job of covering up defenders. His pass pro is very solid with good posture, foot movement, and punch. He is tough to bull rush and counters well on rips and swims. He is going to be an outstanding college football player.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamarcus51W