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Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2

Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
Tyler Stevens
Tyler Stevens May 9, 2025 @ 06:13 AM
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Nick Lautar
Nick Lautar 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE | 2026
OH
Reilly Newman
Reilly Newman 6'6" | 265 lbs | DL/TE | 2027
OH
Geo McKnight
Geo McKnight 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB/ATH | 2028
OH
Reinaldo Perez
Reinaldo Perez 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL/OL | 2027
OH
Jaylen Mercer
Jaylen Mercer 6'5" | 235 lbs | DL | 2027
OH
Emiere Lemons
Emiere Lemons 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With schools hosting college camps at their respective schools, offers are coming in heavy and often for these Buckeye State prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622979"],"_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-681a93ecd6f2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newman's physicality has opened the eyes of some prominent P4 programs. He's a big individual who can block well in open space and, as a defensive lineman, can set the edge and wreck an opposing offense's game plan. Bowling Green, Kentucky, Oregon, Purdue, and Iowa have reached out with offers within the past few days.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["481435"],"_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-681dd3fa53141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='481435' first='Jaylen' last='Mercer'] has a high ranking for our 2027 class for many reasons. He's an explosive athlete who can rush from multiple positions. He can get into the backfield quickly and has the proper size to be a P4 pass rusher. He holds offers from Cincinnati, Pitt, Virginia Tech, Western Michigan, Boston College, and Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296450"],"_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-681dd3fa53674"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reinaldo has been a riser in the national scene and has picked up a lot of impressive offers. He can play both sides of the ball, but will probably be best on the defensive side of the ball at the next level. He's explosive off the edge and can win both inside and outside to get to the quarterback. Louisville, Ohio, Toledo, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Indiana have been his latest offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648832"],"_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-681dd3fa53380"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lautar was someone I saw in Canton a couple of weekends ago at the Prep Redzone 7v7 National Championship event, and he popped. He's a good athlete with a great frame and can use his size as an advantage. Since April, Lautar has received a ton of offers. Liberty, Western Michigan, Toledo, Cincinnati, Rutgers, Northwestern, Bowling Green, Ohio, Pitt, Miami (OH), Kentucky, and Louisville are among the offers Lautar has received.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["419179"],"_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-681dd3fa53421"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lemons is someone who has impressed throughout the 2025 offseason. He's a lengthy receiver who can separate down the field. Within the last 24 hours, Lemons has picked up offers from Western Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, and Miami (OH). This is just the start for Emiere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620681"],"_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-681a93ecd6e71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1620681' first='Geo' last='McKnight'] is a name to know for the coming years. Geo was a baller at the Under Armor Next Camp and has been getting flooded with offers for his body of work. Kent State, Temple, Miami (OH), Ohio, and Liberty have offered Geo within the last two weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With schools hosting college camps at their respective schools, offers are coming in heavy and often for these Buckeye State prospects.

Reilly Newman

Reilly Newman

OH
DL/TE
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 265
POS DL/TE
CLASS 2027
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Reilly
Newman DL/TE
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
Weight
265
HS
Lakota West
|
OH
Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
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School: Lakota West
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Jaylen Mercer

Jaylen Mercer

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Jaylen
Mercer DL
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
235
HS
Winton Woods
|
OH
Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
Jaylen Mercer has a high ranking for our 2027 class for many reasons. He’s an explosive athlete who...
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School: Winton Woods
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Reinaldo Perez

Reinaldo Perez

OH
DL/OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL/OL
CLASS 2027
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Reinaldo
Perez DL/OL
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
245
HS
Columbus Academy
|
OH
Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
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School: Columbus Academy
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Louisville
Nick Lautar

Nick Lautar

OH
TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 220
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Nick
Lautar TE
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
Weight
220
HS
Lebanon
|
OH
Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
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School: Lebanon
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Emiere Lemons

Emiere Lemons

OH
WR
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 200
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CLASS 2028
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Emiere
Lemons WR
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
200
HS
Glenville
|
OH
Buckeye State Prospects Who Are Blowing Up Pt.2
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School: Glenville
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Geo McKnight

Geo McKnight

OH
DB/ATH
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS DB/ATH
CLASS 2028
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McKnight DB/ATH
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
Pickerington North
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OH
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