A Look At Some Special 2029 and 2030 Playmakers in Ohio

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The future is bright for football talent coming out of the state of Ohio. These six prospects below have opened my eyes with their ability early in this 2024-2025 season/cycle--with some impressing since before then. In addition to the 2029 prospects (in 8th grade as of September 2024), there are also a pair of 2030 prospects. Despite them being in just 7th grade as of this write up--they can go. Take a look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423705"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e4566f7"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As of September 2024, looks to be a prospect that a slew colleges are going to be interested in over the next four years. In fact the University of Miami (OH) has already extended a game-day invite</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lists himself at 6-foot and 180-pounds and certainly passes the eye test. Dual-threat QB that can keep the chains moving with his legs, but really impresses as a passer by getting the ball out quickly and accurately to his playmakers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Has the Miverna Park Middle School Wildcats sitting at 3-0 currently. Miller has 12 total touchdowns thus far and looks completely in sync with a very talented WR group made up of [player_tooltip player_id='1423714' first='Will' last='Morse'], [player_tooltip player_id='1423719' first='Tyson' last='Cornett'] and J'Shaun Lane</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423747"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e45676e"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>There's a lot to like about Ellis on film as both a Wide Receiver and at multiple positions in the defensive secondary</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Lists himself at 6-foot-1 and 185-pounds as of September 2024, though the size is not verified anywhere. Very physical player who, regardless of height/weight at this point, has an advanced build and a great frame</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I'm very high on him as Wide Receiver. Has the ability to use his track speed to blow past DBs in a backpedal, then get up to make a catch, before returning to the ground and hitting the afterburners into the endzone. Also has some nice clips of him stalk blocking smaller CBs into the ground</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423763"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e4567c3"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Righty Quarterback who appears cool, calm and collected on his film from early on this 2024-2025 season/cycle</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tsudis, who also plays travel baseball, brings some decent athleticism to the position too. Has the ability to beat defenses with his legs too. Not a burner, but certainly has the speed to pick up a decent chunk on designed runs and/or if he needs to escape</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>His clips from early this season show off a number of good plays and he gets the ball where it needs to be. That said, there are some inconsistencies in his lower body fundamentals on a few throws--but it's nothing he can't/won't fix. He has a ton of potential</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423879"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e456803"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In at least every game I've seen him play, or at least get clips from, he makes a play that makes you wonder how he does it. He instantly draws a comparison to former NFL standout De'Anthony Thomas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dynamic playmaker that looks at home lining up as a Wide Receiver, but has also taken direct snaps and lined up in the backfield as a Running Back. Additionally is a threat in the return game</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Speed, hands, body control are all through the roof. After the catch he has the quickness to make people miss and pick up a ton of yards. His ability to change direction is truly special when comparing it around the country</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1396329"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e45683e"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I typically wait until the winter/spring of an athlete's 7th grade year before I start to roll up my sleeves and see what they're about--but Thomas isn't a typical 7th grade prospect</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Trotwood Madison Middle School program has been a factory for turning out prospects who report early verbal offers and Duece looks poised to be up next at Wide Receiver</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>As of September 2024, he lists himself at 6-foot and 160-pounds and is part of a deeply talented team that currently sits 3-0, outscoring their opponents 134-44 in this early season.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1423800"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66db28e456874"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Like Duece Thomas listed above, [player_tooltip player_id='1423800' first='Emanuel' last='Woods II'] looks like a special class of 2030 prospect as of September 2024 (in 7th grade this school year)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>In limited clips of him, I love the way he attacks the football while in the air. Catches the ball with his hands and doesn't allow it to get into his chest. With some sharpening of his route running, he looks destined for big things as a WR</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good looking body and frame with impressive athleticism. On top of what he does on the football field, he's also a multi-time qualifier in the AAU Junior Olympics (100m, 200m and 400m)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->