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<p>The college recruiting fair provided a nice opportunity for high school coaches in the Columbus-area to bring attention on some of their under-recruited seniors, but many coaches also came prepared to share intel on their underclassmen. Here are five prospects who earned high praise from their coaches.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Ringer is a strong run defender who takes good angles to the ball. He's a bit bigger than the next player mentioned in this list, but just as fast, displaying solid speed as a pass rusher and excellent flow to the ball, sifting through offensive linemen and taking great angles to the backfield.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kirby earned high praise from head coach Heath Hinton and for good reason: the 6-foot-1, 215 middle linebacker is a stout run defender and displays excellent instincts. College camp season should provide a nice boost to his recruitment.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Patterson holds just four offers - Akron, Bucknell, Miami (OH) and Toledo - but that could change. Patterson is a rangy safety with good ball skills and timing to break up passes. He is also a tough run defender who isn't afraid to stick his nose in a pile.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kaba is an excellent receiver who can go up for the ball and win contested catches. His 6-foot-2, 164-pound frame is excellent, and his height presents serious matchup problems for opposing defenses.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Though just 6-foot-2, the left tackle for Northridge has left a lasting impression on coach Dustin Calhoun. From his spot at tackle and guard, he flashes strengths as a run blocker and good effort.</p>
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The college recruiting fair provided a nice opportunity for high school coaches in the Columbus-area to bring attention on some of their under-recruited seniors, but many coaches also came prepared to share intel on their underclassmen. Here are five prospects who earned high praise from their coaches.
Ringer is a strong run defender who takes good angles to the ball. He's a bit bigger than the next player mentioned in this list, but just as fast, displaying solid speed as a pass rusher and excellent flow to the ball, sifting through offensive linemen and taking great angles to the backfield.
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Kirby earned high praise from head coach Heath Hinton and for good reason: the 6-foot-1, 215 middle linebacker is a stout run defender and displays excellent instincts. College camp season should provide a nice boost to his recruitment.
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Patterson holds just four offers - Akron, Bucknell, Miami (OH) and Toledo - but that could change. Patterson is a rangy safety with good ball skills and timing to break up passes. He is also a tough run defender who…
Kaba is an excellent receiver who can go up for the ball and win contested catches. His 6-foot-2, 164-pound frame is excellent, and his height presents serious matchup problems for opposing defenses.
Though just 6-foot-2, the left tackle for Northridge has left a lasting impression on coach Dustin Calhoun. From his spot at tackle and guard, he flashes strengths as a run blocker and good effort.
