Five Talented Players from the Class of 2025: Columbus

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is a tremendous amount of talent across every position in OH for the class of 2025. Here are five outstanding Juniors from the Buckeye City to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Preston had a very good season in 2023. He caught 39 passes for 815 yds (20.9 ypc) and 12 TD while helping the Pickerington Central to an 8-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs and averaged 29.2 points per game. He lines up on the outside as an XWR. He shows excellent football intelligence as he reads the coverage and finds the soft spot in the zone. He displays good hands as he makes the catch with his hands away from his body. After the catch is made, he displays excellent play speed and athleticism as he outruns all defenders on a long TD reception. He is very good in contested catch situations as he uses his body to box out the CB and catches the ball at its highest point.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["284945"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Jake had an excellent season in 2023. He helped the Westerville North Warriors to a 9-win season where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs and averaged 27.67 points per game. He lines up at LT. While run blocking, he fires out low and generates movement at the point of attack with his very good foot drive and grip strength. He exhibits very good physical toughness as he finishes the block to the ground for a pancake. In pass pro, he plays with a good, wide base and keeps his feet moving. He negates the progress of the DE at the LOS using his good length, play strength and use of hands. He exhibits great mental toughness as well as he elevates his play near the goal line.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["731100"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Michael had a great Junior season in 2023. He rushed for 1075 yards on 120 carries (8.9 ypc) and scored 16 TD. while helping the Pickerington North Panthers to an 11-win season where they advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs and averaged 31.8 points per game. He shows good vision as he quickly finds the open hole and exhibits great burst through the hole. He accelerates to top speed quickly once in the secondary and exhibits excellent play speed as he easily outruns all defenders on a long touchdown run. If he is met near the LOS he displays very good contact balance as he keeps his feet moving on contact as he breraks tackles from DB and LB with ease.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["435178"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"Ty had a very good Junior season in 2023. He great play was a bright spot in the 5-6 season of the St. Francis De Sales Stallions. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he uses his great physical toughness to bullrush the OT into the QB's lap before shedding the block He plays with a good motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he displays very good use of hands and play strength as he wins battles with his hands inside and easily overpowers the OT before disengaging. He quickly locates the ballcarrier before making the tackle near the LOS preventing a gain of significant yardage.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["444894"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"Reese had a great Junior season in 2023. His very good play helped the Grandview Heights Bobcats to a 7-win season where they held opposing offenses to 19 points per game. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and effectively uses his good use of hands and play strength to disengage from the OT. He shows good closing speed in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he uses his good quickness to penetrate the LOS before quickly locating the ballcarrier. He shows very good range in pursuit before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-656219ada7f2e"} /-->