Players Who Have Caught My Eye This Offseason Part 2

<!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":876850,"width":192,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/D2467830-C64B-45A6-8D17-8A1680CF084A-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-876850" width="192" height="256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Derick Ross Jr</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2024 WR</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='866902' first='Derick' last='Ross Jr'] <strong>(Pickerington North) 6'0 185-</strong> Ross is a senior to be who's been an impact player at North. Due to the bevy of talent that the Panthers possess I think he's probably flown under the radar to some extent. Ross is an athletic receiver who has good length and a well put together frame. I think he could play inside or out at the college level. He tracks the ball well, has great hands and is a really strong high pointer of the ball. Just because a player is long, doesn't mean they have a large catch radius. Ross is a young man that excels at catching the ball away from the body. This offseason I saw an explosiveness to his game that I didn't know existed. I'm very interested to see what he can put on film this fall, because I think he's a player that could gain recruiting momentum.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/derick2024">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14666247/639638dd5ef624098c50e037">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2024 DB</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='876579' first='Ty' last='Boler'] <strong>(Winton Woods) 5'11 165-</strong> Boler is another under the radar player who's athleticism maybe didn't show up in his junior season quite as much as he'd hoped. Ty plays corner for the Warriors. I think he has the versatility to play free safety at the college level as well. In talking with Boler's head coach Chad Murphy he's he a very strong offseason in his training and in the weight room. The results are bearing it out. At the Bowling Green Falcon Football Camp Boler tested extremely well, running a 4.56 hand-timed 40 and broad jumping 9'6. Those are really strong speed and explosive traits! For Boler I really think it's just trusting his eyes/technique and putting out film where he plays to the speed and athleticism he clearly has. With that ability, the momentum, and that talent he has surrounding him I think he has a chance to put together some really good film in his senior season that could really cause his recruitment to take off. <br><a href="https://twitter.com/ty_boler">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17772556/63863eb364ded80228e12a69">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":876851,"width":192,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/383EA7AB-4D92-4F55-A6CB-CC27D9064CD8-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-876851" width="192" height="256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Braydon Alford</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2024 WR</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='876578' first='Braydon' last='Alford']<strong> (Dublin Jerome) 5'8 170-</strong> Alford is a shifty slot receiver who understands how to use route running to beat coverage. He can win downfield, but also has the ability to contribute on reverses and bubble screens. He sets up his routes and sells his fakes well. Athletically, he has a great burst and is really slippery in space. The intangibles with Alford are off the charts. With how he plays the game, it's pretty easy to see he's a coach's son, because he has a very high football IQ and he plays the game the right way. It's 100% effort, whether the ball is coming his way or not. From the limited interaction I've seen in his interactions with teammates, it's pretty easy to see he's a respected leader on his team. When it comes to academics, he's a great student. Braydon, is going to be a valuable asset to whatever college football program is lucky enough to get him.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/AlfordBraydon">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14465053/63681595b023a304c803d5d6">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":876852,"width":192,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/51219906-00D8-4CA0-8929-9279AAC51B3B-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-876852" width="192" height="256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Santana Keys</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2026 DB</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='876582' first='Santana' last='Keys'] <strong>(Northmont) 6'0 150-</strong> Keys is a 2026 who definitely caught my eye at the Ohio State Camp. He has the long athletic build that college coaches are seeking. He has the traits to win in man coverage. Santana has the burst and backpedal to pick up good depth quickly along with the loose hips and the ability to turn and run with receivers. He has a great break and ball skills. There wasn't a lot of bravado on his part, but it was clear he had a quiet confidence in himself. He took coaching well and worked to apply to his game. The athletic traits are there with Keys. As with most young corners it's just a matter of honing his man coverage techniques and adding good weight and strength. Santana is a young defensive back who I believe has power 5 upside. He just needs to continue to work and put it all together.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/SantanaKeys1">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18467890/632dac760c53670538e33090">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":876853,"width":192,"height":256,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/1652F135-D125-463E-92AC-97C00AE3F8A6-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-876853" width="192" height="256" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Guage Miesse</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2025 WR</strong> Gage Miesse <strong>(Wayne) 6'2 185-</strong> Miesse will play this fall for Wayne high school after transferring from Northmont. He will provide even more talent to an already extremely talented Warriors offense. Miesse is a true outside receiver. At 6'2 he boasts a long frame with the room to add good weight and get stronger. Athletically, he has good explosiveness to his breaks and can translate it to good long speed. He does a very good job of creating separation. Guage is a detailed route runner who has great timing can play through physicality and make contested catches. With Gauge's talent in combination with all of the talent at Wayne I think he has a chance to put out some really good film and has a chance to really blow up as he heads into the fall contact period.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/iam1g3miesse">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16041121/6364729db3c8e20c9879b1e6">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->