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Players to Watch: Northwest Ohio

Players to Watch: Northwest Ohio
Mike Robinson
Mike Robinson August 22, 2025 @ 09:50 AM
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Grant Smith
Grant Smith 6'2" | 230 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2026
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Preston Fryzel
Preston Fryzel 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE | 2026
OH
Brady Maxwell
Brady Maxwell 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB | 2027
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brady Schulte – OL – Oak Harbor – Class of 2026</strong><br>A first-team All-Ohio selection and one of the top linemen in the Northern Buckeye Conference, Schulte will once again set the tone for the Rockets up front. His combination of strength and technique makes him one of the most reliable blockers in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='313561' first='Brady' last='Maxwell'] – QB – Perrysburg – Class of 2026</strong><br>The 6'2”, 185-pound junior is stepping into the starting quarterback role for the Yellow Jackets. With a strong supporting cast that includes talented receivers and linemen with Division I offers, Maxwell has the tools to thrive in Perrysburg's high-powered offense. His development could determine if Perrysburg makes another deep playoff push.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Englund – WR – Fremont Ross – Class of 2026</strong><br>Englund is one of the more underrated receivers in Northwest Ohio. At 6'4”, 175 pounds, he brings length and athleticism to the perimeter, earning All-NLL second-team honors as both a wideout and a corner. With his size and catch radius, Englund could emerge as one of the most dangerous red-zone targets in the area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1661350' first='Grant' last='Smith'] – DL – Patrick Henry – Class of 2026</strong> Smith is coming off a monster junior year where he recorded 120 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, and 14 sacks. The 6'3”, 250-pound senior was named District Defensive Player of the Year and first team All-Ohio. Simply put, he's one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='764214' first='Preston' last='Fryzel'] – TE – Toledo Central Catholic – Class of 2026 (Notre Dame commit)</strong><br>At 6'4”, 220 pounds, Fryzel is one of the premier tight ends in Ohio. He hauled in 43 catches for 807 yards and 10 touchdowns last fall, averaging nearly 19 yards per reception. Already committed to Notre Dame, Fryzel is a mismatch nightmare with the versatility to line up in multiple spots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Brady Schulte – OL – Oak Harbor – Class of 2026
A first-team All-Ohio selection and one of the top linemen in the Northern Buckeye Conference, Schulte will once again set the tone for the Rockets up front. His combination of strength and technique makes him one of the most reliable blockers in the region.

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