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<p>Ohio is such a strong football state that so many great players can easily get overlooked. Here are five under-the-radar seniors who made a name for themselves as seniors worth an extra look from college coaches.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Sims announced his commitment to Youngstown State, but might the 5-foot-10, 170-pound defensive back have a successful career at the FCS school and hit the portal for bigger things later? Time will tell. Sims is a hard-hitting safety who can thump. He displays quick read-and-reaction time and strong closing speed. He's also a good receiver who displays strength after the catch.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Thompson is not the fastest or the most explosive defensive end on the block, but the 6-foot-3, 245-pound EDGE still makes plays. The high-academic prospect holds some small school offers. He is a stout run defender and displays a good motor as a pass rusher.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Hedin received first-team all-state honors this season and it's easy to see why. The left tackle is well put together and strong as an ox and plays on both sides of the ball. He registered five sacks on defense and is a mauler at left tackle, handling spin moves with ease and creating lanes in the run game.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">There may not be a more underrated player in Ohio than [player_tooltip player_id='317600' first='Jovan' last='Love'] - a two-time, first-team, All-Conference player with good height and high athleticism. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound, three-sport athlete displays good burst off the LOS and is a big downfield target. He is primarily a possession wideout but has enough speed to be legitimate Division I player. Holds offers from Navy and Army.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gula holds four small school offers. The 6-foot-1 safety is a tackling machine, registering 108 as a junior. The high-academic safety can high-point the ball and intercept contested catches mid-air. He has above-average instincts with good range. </p>
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Ohio is such a strong football state that so many great players can easily get overlooked. Here are five under-the-radar seniors who made a name for themselves as seniors worth an extra look from college coaches.
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5'10"
WEIGHT
175
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WR
CLASS
2025
School:
Warren Harding HS
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6'3"
WEIGHT
247
POS
DL
CLASS
2025
School:
Pickerington North
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HEIGHT
6'4"
WEIGHT
285
POS
OL
CLASS
2025
State:
Ohio
School:
Hawken
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HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
200
POS
WR
CLASS
2025
State:
Ohio
School:
Archbishop Moeller
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HEIGHT
6'1"
WEIGHT
180
POS
WR
CLASS
2025
School:
Archbishop Moeller HS
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