Division 1 Regional Final X-Factors

<p>We are here at Regional Final week, and we will highlight a single X-Factor player for every school still alive in D1 and D2. Today, we will start with Division 1 and then highlight Division 2 later this week. Going in order by region, let's get into some X-Factor players you need to know before Friday.</p>   <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Region 1</h1>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='355266' first='Scotty' last='Fox'] has been a highly touted quarterback prospect in our state and has been rewarded with a commitment to West Virginia for over a year. Fox has a rocket of a right arm and can make you pay at every level of the playing field. Fox is extremely impressive on short, in-breaking routes and throws on time well with his weapons. Fox can run a collegiate-style offense, and his processing is quick to get the ball out on time and within rhythm to keep drives going. Nobody has been able to stop the Mentor offense this season as they have averaged 40 points per game, and Fox is a huge reason why.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402328' first='Diondre' last='Taylor'] is an athletic freak at the defensive tackle spot for the Eagles. In his pass rush, Taylor has great finesse, offers a vicious pull slide, and can beat guards with a good ghost rush. He has quick feet and can recover quickly from being on the ground to run-fit. Taylor does well at seeing the backfield as it comes to him and can put himself in a good position often when run at. Taylor has it all as a prospect and has put together a good season. Taylor accumulated 31 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 5 sacks in his regular season against tough competition.</p>     <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Region 2</h1>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='402352' first='Parker' last='Johnson'] has been under the radar for a long time, so I want to spotlight his talent and good junior campaign as a regional final X-Factor. Johnson shows excellent burst to get to the second level and can read rushing lanes very well. Johnson can get physical or he can show good balance and tempo to be able to make men miss trying to bring him down. I saw Johnson in person during a beatdown against Dublin Coffman in Centerville's regional semi-final game. While other players also had great performances, Johnson led the way in the rushing category for his Elks, which is how Centerville wants to win games.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='284940' first='Tyrell' last='Lewis'] is a standout addition to this list due to missing over half the season for Wayne. Lewis, the Arkansas State commit, sees the middle of the field very well and loves to attack tight window throws. Lewis is one of the most calm quarterbacks I have seen under duress and can make some stellar plays after plays break down. His arm is plenty good enough and he can stay in the pocket and deliver bullets to his star-studded WR core. Speaking of a star-studded WR core, he knows that he can trust his guys, and he can deliver well-throw deep balls where only his WRs can get to the ball. Despite his time gone, Lewis has been a standout for his team and has his 8th-seeded Warriors in the Region 2 regional final. After an upset over the one-seed Fairmont and an explosion last Friday vs. Hilliard Davidson, Lewis has earned the right to be on this list regardless of time played throughout the season.</p>     <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Region 3</h1>    <p class="text-gray-700">Although [player_tooltip player_id='1543173' first='Andrew' last='Leonard'] had an outstanding junior year, his continued improvement on the gridiron solidifies him as an X-Factor for Olentangy Liberty. Leonard is at his best when asked to improvise and can make magic out of nothing. He is smart against zone coverage and can fit balls into closing windows. His toughness shows through film, and he can make throws knowing he will take a hit. Leonard is a dual threat in the backfield and can make you pay with his lethal accuracy. He sits over 3,000 total yards with 37 touchdowns and a 71 percent completion percentage.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='284943' first='Preston' last='Bowman'] is our number one ranked wide receiver in the state, and he has proven this season why that is justified. Bowman is an explosive athlete who can burn you with his great long speed. In Pick North's offense, his speed is utilized in the jet sweep game, and he can make great plays as a ball carrier. He is a great one-cut route runner and when tested, can make contested catches at a good rate on go-balls. With his fantastic senior season, Bowman was listed as OCC Player of the Year with a 1,000+ yard season with 12 touchdowns.</p>     <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Region 4</h1>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1272808' first='Matthew' last='Fogler'] has lit up defenses this season in the Moeller passing attack, making him a regional final X-factor. Fogler is a pure burner who can make contested catches and offers a physical presence outside. On the season, Fogler has hit a recorded mile per hour of 21.62 on an 82-yard reception touchdown. Fogler has the speed, but he also does well with tracking balls coming to him. Many targets come down the field for him, and he does well finding outside shoulder balls and overhead catches to continue his run. He has a good release package and can break press well. The all-district first-teamer and GCL first-teamer set the Moeller season receiving touchdown record with 15 touchdowns and will look to do further damage for the Fighting Crusaders.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1163066' first='Jakobe' last='Clapper'] has become an excellent linebacker prospect for St. Xavier, making him an X-Factor. Clapper is a very good run defender. He is very disciplined, can read the backfield, and can make the right play to cover gaps. He tackles well and can meet you one-on-one physically. Whether he plays the weak side or roams the middle, he can make plays on the ball and shut down runs. He is athletic and can get into the backfield quickly on blitzes. He uses his hands well in pass rush and can overwhelm offensive linemen with his combination of strength and quickness.</p>

We are here at Regional Final week, and we will highlight a single X-Factor player for every school still alive in D1 and D2. Today, we will start with Division 1 and then highlight Division 2 later this week. Going in order by region, let's get into some X-Factor players you need to know before Friday.