D2 State Championship Preview: Hoban versus Massillon Washington

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a lot of players to highlight in this big time D2 slugfest. So, I'll give a short description of each player and their game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Massillon Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1093581' first='DaOne' last='Owens'] 6'1 215-</strong> Owens is an explosive play machine. Can hurt you with his arm or legs. He's the heart and soul of the Tigers offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 LB [player_tooltip player_id='661810' first='Dorian' last='Pringle'] 6'0 215-</strong> Bowling Green commit has had a great season. He's missed some games, including last week's game versus Anderson. I'm not sure if he'll be back or not.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 DL [player_tooltip player_id='1093577' first='Chase' last='Bond'] 6'4 245-</strong> The NC State commit is a long and athletic defensive end who can win with athleticism or power. Bond versus the Hoban offensive line will be an interesting matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1112441' first='Cody' last='Fair'] 6'2 220-</strong> Fair is an athletic linebacker who's a rangy tackle machine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1093890' first='Nolan' last='Davenport'] 6'6 255-</strong> Davenport has kind of blown up on the P5 radar this season. He started out as a tight end but has continued to grow and now profiles as an athletic offensive tackle. He'll have his hands full with Hoban's defensive line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 WR [player_tooltip player_id='444485' first='Braylyn' last='Toles'] 5'7 150-</strong> Toles is a small, but explosive and shifty wide receiver. He's the Tigers leading receiver on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 DL [player_tooltip player_id='1093582' first='Mike' last='Wright Jr.'] 5'11 280-</strong> Wright is a disruptive playmaker on the Tigers defensive line. He lives in the opponent's backfield. He's a great blend of power and explosiveness. He also lines up at running back in goal line situations and has scored numerous td's on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Ja'Meir Gamble 5'9 175-</strong> Gamble may not be the biggest running back, but he does a great job of running between the tackles in the Tigers zone read run game. He has a good burst and runs with great vision. He has the speed to go the distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Archbishop Hoban</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 OL [player_tooltip player_id='366884' first='William' last='Satterwhite'] 6'5 290- </strong>At 6'5 290 plays with quick feet, and a blend of strength and athleticism. He does a great job of using his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 LB [player_tooltip player_id='539636' first='Devin' last='Bell'] 6'0 200- </strong>Bell is a Miami (OH) commit who has a nose for the ball. He plays bigger than his size and a knack for getting into the backfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 DB [player_tooltip player_id='1112674' first='Tysen' last='Campbell'] 5'11 170-</strong> The Central Michigan commit has great length and has really good speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 DL [player_tooltip player_id='284551' first='Jordan' last='Pritchard-Sewell'] 6'0 280-</strong> Pritchard-Sewell is committed to Holy Cross. He's an athletic twitchy defensive lineman who plays much bigger than his size.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 LB [player_tooltip player_id='590646' first='Rickey' last='Williams'] 6'2 235-</strong> Williams is a Mike linebacker who is already built for the college game. He can get it done tackle to tackle, but also has the speed and athleticism to play sideline to sideline. Williams is committed to West Virginia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 LB [player_tooltip player_id='541675' first='Tanner' last='Mintz'] 6'1 200-</strong> Mintz projects as a hybrid linebacker. He has the size and strength to play the run, and the athleticism to run with and cover bigger wide receivers and tight ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 LB [player_tooltip player_id='444462' first='Eli' last='Lee'] 6'2 220-</strong> Last month Lee was offered by Ohio State and took little time before deciding to commit. Lee is a big linebacker who has fluid hips and speed and plays physical football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1065331' first='Sam' last='Greer'] 6'8 300-</strong> Greer was offered by Ohio State a few months after, starting for, and leading Hoban to a state basketball championship. In his first year starting varsity football he proved that the size and athleticism we saw on the basketball court would absolutely translate to the football field. He's big, he's athletic, he's strong, and plays a little mean.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 DB [player_tooltip player_id='402331' first='Elbert' last='Hill'] 5'11 165-</strong> Hill exploded onto the P5 scene last offseson. He's backed it up with a great sophomore season. He has an elite combo of speed, athleticism, and ball skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='212413' first='Payton' last='Cook'] 6'2 180-</strong> Cook is a tall speedster who has the wiggle and jukes moves to make people miss. He can hurt you on a deep go route or on a bubble route. He also is a playmaker in special teams game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1183513' first='Ace' last='Brown'] 6'4 200-</strong> Brown started his high school career as TE/ATH. I think he has found a home at the edge position. He has the get off, athleticism, and bend to be a really good edge player. All he needs is reps and to continue growing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='552747' first='Brayton' last='Feister'] 6'3 215-</strong> Most easily put, Feister does not look like a freshman. At 6'3 215, yes he can put his shoulder down and play physically, but he has the speed and lateral movement ability that make him a threat in space as well. Feister has the look of a big-time player in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->