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Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions

Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault January 9, 2025 @ 10:07 AM
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Owen Singleton
Owen Singleton 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB | 2026
OH
Diezel Taylor
Diezel Taylor 6'1" | 202 lbs | QB/EDGE | 2026
OH
Jake Britt
Jake Britt 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB | 2026
OH
Evan Overholser
Evan Overholser 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
OH
Eli Helton
Eli Helton 5'11" | 215 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five under-the-radar names in offensive skill positions for potential recruits who should be names for college coaches to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["649053"],"_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-677ff428b6728"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Helton is a tough running back who can run through contact, but his real fit is on defense: he has good closing speed, instincts and range as a linebacker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1276128"],"_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-677ff428b67a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor is a solid quarterback who can make tough throws with defenders in his face. He can elude pressure, shows good accuracy when throwing on the move and has some zip between the hashes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1178335"],"_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-677ff428b67f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Britt is a decisive runner who wastes no time pressing the field vertically. He finishes forward on contact, and also displays good hands when utilized as a receiver. Better as an outside runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1086758"],"_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-677ff428b6859"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Overholser has good burst off the LOS, makes defenders miss in the open field and is surprisingly nifty after the catch. He also displays good adjustment to the ball both high and low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1589542"],"_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-677ff428b68bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Singleton is a great one-cut runner who is better inside than outside. He is a strong ballcarrier between-the-tackles and has enough juice to score touchdowns if he finds daylight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are five under-the-radar names in offensive skill positions for potential recruits who should be names for college coaches to know.

Eli Helton

Eli Helton

OH
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 215
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Eli
Helton RB/LB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
215
HS
Big Walnut
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Helton is a tough running back who can run through contact, but his real fit is on defense:...
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Eli Helton

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State: Ohio
School: Big Walnut
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Diezel Taylor

Diezel Taylor

OH
QB/EDGE
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 202
POS QB/EDGE
CLASS 2026
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Diezel
Taylor QB/EDGE
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
202
HS
Northeastern
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Taylor is a solid quarterback who can make tough throws with defenders in his face. He can elude...
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Diezel Taylor

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State: Ohio
School: Northeastern
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Jake Britt

Jake Britt

OH
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Jake
Britt RB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Saint Xavier
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Britt is a decisive runner who wastes no time pressing the field vertically. He finishes forward on contact,...
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Jake Britt

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State: Ohio
School: Saint Xavier
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Evan Overholser

Evan Overholser

OH
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Evan
Overholser WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
160
HS
Turpin
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Overholser has good burst off the LOS, makes defenders miss in the open field and is surprisingly nifty...
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Evan Overholser

State: Ohio
School: Turpin
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Owen Singleton

Owen Singleton

OH
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Owen
Singleton RB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Olmsted Falls
|
OH
Scouting the Rankings: Offensive Skill Positions
Singleton is a great one-cut runner who is better inside than outside. He is a strong ballcarrier between-the-tackles...
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Owen Singleton

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State: Ohio
School: Olmsted Falls
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