2025 New to the Rankings Cincinnati: Part II
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Cincinnati is home to some of the best High School football in the state. There are very talented players across all positions. Here are five more very talented Cincinnati players from the Class of 2025 that were recently added to…
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Continue ReadingCincinnati is home to some of the best High School football in the state. There are very talented players across all positions. Here are five more very talented Cincinnati players from the Class of 2025 that were recently added to the rankings.
In 2022, Aaron helped the Taft Senators to an 11-win season, held opposing offenses to only 7.9 points per game and advance to the 4th round of the playoffs. He plays as an OLB. Against the run, he is quick off the ball and uses his quality play strength and use of hands to quickly disengage from the TE. He quickly locates the RB and delivers a big hit behind the LOS for a TFL. Against the pass, he uses his good football intelligence to read the route of the TE. He locates the ball quickly, puts himself in position to make a play and times his hands well as he creates a PBU.
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Drayden along with his teammate Aaron Dowdell Aaron Dowdell 6’0″ | 205 lbs | LB Taft | 2025 State OH , helped the Taft Senators become one of the best defenses in the state. He plays as a DT. Against the pass, he fires off the ball, uses his excellent play strength, physical toughness and use of hands to walk the OG back into the lap of the QB before disengaging. He shows good closing speed before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he easily overpowers the OG at the point of attack before he quickly disengages, locates the RB and quickly makes the tackle preventing a gain of significant yardage.
In 2022, Joel helped the Wyoming Cowboys to a 15-win season where they held opposing offenses to just 5.1 points per game and advanced to the Division IV championship. He plays as a CB. Against the pass, he uses his very good athletic ability to patrol his zone while reading the QB. He locates the ball and shows good hands as he comes away with an interception. After the interception is made, he uses his good play speed to score a touchdown on a pick six. Against the run, he quickly reads run/pass, plays with good leverage and shows solid explosiveness as he makes the tackle preventing a big gain.
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In 2022, Michael helped the Blanchester Wildcats to an 8-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. He plays as a MLB. Against the pass, he shows good athleticism as he drops back into coverage, effectively reads the QB while showing good awareness and displays very good hands as he makes the interception. Against the run, he displays quality football intelligence as he keys and diagnoses the play. He exhibits quality instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit and delivers a powerful hit behind the LOS for a TFL.
In 2022, Carson helped the Lakota West Firebirds to a 13-win season where they averaged 35.2 points per game and advanced to the 4th round of the playoffs. He plays as a RG and LG. While run blocking, he plays at a good pad level and uses his very good play strength, use of hands and physical toughness to easily drive the DT off the ball creating a lane for the RB. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base while keeping his feet moving and exhibiting solid flexibility. He uses his good play strength and leverage to anchor as he gives the QB a clean pocket to operate from.