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Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns

Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns
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Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault August 14, 2025 @ 08:09 AM
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Ben Congdon
Ben Congdon 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL | 2026
OH
Jakobe Clapper
Jakobe Clapper 6'2" | 200 lbs | DB/LB | 2026
OH
Victor Singleton
Victor Singleton 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB | 2026
OH
Jaeden Ricketts
Jaeden Ricketts 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is on the horizon, and with that comes an informal farewell and a brand new "hello!" to the Class of 2027. We thought we'd do a quick breakdown/series of some quick evaluations of top prospects in Ohio for the next week, and what those players bring to the table to their respective college teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1661358"],"_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-689de00478ede"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At 6-foot-7, 280 pounds, Congdon has a frame that can't be coached. He has played both offensive tackle and defensive end. His size can overwhelm opponents no matter where he lines up. I could see Congdon adding bulk and becoming an interior defensive tackle who can plug the middle against the run and be very disruptive for Miami.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1153109"],"_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-689de00478f7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Singleton is a great defensive back and is a composite four-star prospect across all major recruiting websites for good reason. Tall with lengthy arms, he is very good in coverage, can play press and be physical receivers. He has elite ball skills at cornerback, stays in phase and undercuts routes. Texas A&amp;M gets a keeper in Singleton who has huge upside as a recruit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["840674"],"_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-689de00478ffc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ricketts is a strong two-way prospect with good ball skills on both offense and defense. At corner he uses his length well to break up passes and snatch interceptions. On offense, he is a legitimate vertical threat in the passing game. Ohio State is getting a keeper in this 6-foot, 195-pound prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1163066"],"_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-689de00479077"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clapper is an explosive, twitchy and very instinctive linebacker who flies to the ball. He is a strong pass rusher with great edge speed. Clapper has a tall and lengthy frame with plenty of room to grow at Notre Dame, and the Irish are getting a clear blue-chip prospect with loads of potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The season is on the horizon, and with that comes an informal farewell and a brand new "hello!" to the Class of 2027. We thought we'd do a quick breakdown/series of some quick evaluations of top prospects in Ohio for the next week, and what those players bring to the table to their respective college teams.

Miami (FL)
Ben Congdon

Ben Congdon

OH
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2026
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Ben
Congdon OL
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
Weight
285
HS
Tuscarawas Valley
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns
At 6-foot-7, 280 pounds, Congdon has a frame that can’t be coached. He has played both offensive tackle...
Written by Bryan Ault
Miami (FL)
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Ben Congdon

State: Ohio
School: Tuscarawas Valley
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Texas A&amp;M
Victor Singleton

Victor Singleton

OH
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Victor
Singleton DB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
165
HS
Toledo Central Catholic
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns
Singleton is a great defensive back and is a composite four-star prospect across all major recruiting websites for...
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Texas A&amp;M
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Victor Singleton

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State: Ohio
School: Toledo Central Catholic
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Ohio State
Jaeden Ricketts

Jaeden Ricketts

OH
WR
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Jaeden
Ricketts WR
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
185
HS
Watkins Memorial
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns
Ricketts is a strong two-way prospect with good ball skills on both offense and defense. At corner he...
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Ohio State
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Jaeden Ricketts

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State: Ohio
School: Watkins Memorial
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Notre Dame (IN)
Jakobe Clapper

Jakobe Clapper

OH
DB/LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS DB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Jakobe
Clapper DB/LB
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
St. Xavier
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns
Clapper is an explosive, twitchy and very instinctive linebacker who flies to the ball. He is a strong...
Written by Bryan Ault
Notre Dame (IN)
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Jakobe Clapper

State: Ohio
School: St. Xavier
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