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Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know

Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
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Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault January 7, 2025 @ 03:44 PM
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DeAunte White
DeAunte White 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
OH
Nate Hunt Heller
Nate Hunt Heller 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Zachary Rahm
Zachary Rahm 6'5" | 260 lbs | OL | 2026
OH
Jonah Tall
Jonah Tall 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB | 2026
OH
Collin Crocker
Collin Crocker 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Red Zone released our rankings of top Ohio players last week. Here are five names to know who should land on college radars:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1178348"],"_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-677da03d8f4b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Great top-end speed if he finds an opening. Runs through contact and maintains balance in space. Strong outside runner, would like to see him run between the tackles more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183204"],"_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-677da03d8f545"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good EDGE prospect. Not overly explosive but has enough speed with a thick upper and lower half with ability to shed blocks and reach the Q. Could get bigger and possibly make him an interior DT. High academics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1434411"],"_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-677da03d8f5af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Running 122 carries for 1,164 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior, White is one of the more highly-productive runners in southeast Ohio. Also an effective receiver with good hands and above-average speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1181896"],"_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-677da03d8f615"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rahm is a great offensive tackle prospect with above-average feet. He is a good puller and blocker in the run game, flashing a mean streak and consistently running his feet on contact. He holds just one offer from Central Michigan, but could be a legitimate Power 4 recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171406"],"_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-677da03d8f694"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Led team in tackles for loss and sacks (7.5) in 2024. Also had 108 tackles for a tough defense and an elite team. Good pass rusher who can sift through blocks and create pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Prep Red Zone released our rankings of top Ohio players last week. Here are five names to know who should land on college radars:

Jonah Tall

Jonah Tall

OH
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Jonah
Tall RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Start
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
Great top-end speed if he finds an opening. Runs through contact and maintains balance in space. Strong outside...
Written by Bryan Ault
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Jonah Tall

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State: Ohio
School: Start
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Nate Hunt Heller

Nate Hunt Heller

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 240
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Nate
Hunt Heller DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
240
HS
Tallmadge
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
Good EDGE prospect. Not overly explosive but has enough speed with a thick upper and lower half with...
Written by Bryan Ault
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Nate Hunt Heller

State: Ohio
School: Tallmadge
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DeAunte White

DeAunte White

OH
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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DeAunte
White RB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Xenia
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
Running 122 carries for 1,164 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior, White is one of the more...
Written by Bryan Ault
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DeAunte White

State: Ohio
School: Xenia
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Highlights

Zachary Rahm

Zachary Rahm

OH
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Zachary
Rahm OL
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
260
HS
Clay
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
Rahm is a great offensive tackle prospect with above-average feet. He is a good puller and blocker in...
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Zachary Rahm

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State: Ohio
School: Clay
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Collin Crocker

Collin Crocker

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Collin
Crocker DL
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Saint Edward
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Five Under-the-Radar Names to Know
Led team in tackles for loss and sacks (7.5) in 2024. Also had 108 tackles for a tough...
Written by Bryan Ault
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Collin Crocker

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State: Ohio
School: Saint Edward
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