Who will breakout in Ohio in 2023? Volume 23
Rittman Brayden Louk, QB/FS/KR, 2026 – Brayden is a rising talent in the 2026 class. He is the best player on the field at a young age. He stands 6’0 and weighs in at 170. At QB has a live…
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Brayden Louk, QB/FS/KR, 2026 – Brayden is a rising talent in the 2026 class. He is the best player on the field at a young age. He stands 6’0 and weighs in at 170. At QB has a live arm with good mechanics. He runs a complex offense with command of the RPO and Read game. When he pulls the ball down is speedy with wiggle. At FS is a tenacious tackler with great hip drive and wrap. He caps the defense and plays zone coverage with proper leverage and spacing. He can score anytime he touches the ball in the return game and makes tough catches look easy. Sky is the limit.
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Timmy Phillips, DB/WR/Ath, 2024 – Timmy is a great football player who had some good D1 visits this past fall. He is fast, athletic, and twitchy with the speed to take the top off the defense or stay on top while on defense. On offense he plays out of the Slot and is utilized in many ways. He hits the edge fast on jet sweep, runs great routes up the seams, and can score everytime he touches the ball. On defense he plays Safety at a really high level. He is patient in his reads and triggers fast downhill on the run. He transitions to pass quickly and stays on top. He has great ball skills and plays the proper technique through the hands. He is a tenacious tackler with aggression. Rising star in NE Ohio.
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Michael Casey, OL/DL, 2024 – Michael is a good football player who gets after the defense from the Guard position. He is very strong and moves defenders off the ball. He keeps a flat back, inside hands, and his feet moving on drive blocks. He moves quickly left to right covering up defenders on outside run. He is very stout on the inside in the pass game. He has a powerful punch, good posture, and handles the bull rush well. He has room to grow size wise and will garner a lot of interest this season.
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Eyn Phillips, OLB, 2024 – Eyn is an awesome talent at the OLB position. He stands 6’0 and weighs 195. He is very athletic and plays with aggression. He has relentless pursuit to the ball. He sets a hard edge on run to. He works quickly over the top on ball away. He rushes the passer like a seasoned DE with an aggressive punch, escape, and bend to the QB. He is a finisher and makes his presence known. Eyn is a hidden gem and worth a look.
Carlyun Neal, RB/WR/DB, 2025 – Carlyun is a baller and one of the best players on the field. He plays multiple positions and returns all kicks. When the ball is in his hands, he has the ability to score every time. At RB is very patient to the hole but turns on the jets and wiggle once the gap declares. He can outrun anyone on defense and is tough enough to run people over. He is a tremendous runner out of the backfield and deadly in the seams. He blocks well against the blitz. At WR he runs precise routes and makes great catches. He attacks the ball in the air and wins the tweeners. He gets YAC and runs away from defenders. He is deserving of many offers.