Six Central Ohio Stock Risers

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893916"],"_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-68ca429a96f6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kesler has been overly impressive for Olentangy Orange this season. He can line up as a MIKE linebacker and has been put on the defensive line in packages to rush the passer. He's a great athlete as a pass rusher. He utilized spins, swims, and overall athleticism to win reps. He is relentless as a run defender. He plays much bigger than he's listed and has been one of Central Ohio's best defenders in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893905"],"_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-68ca35d5daa44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leon has boomed onto the scene in the early part of the season for Gahanna Lincoln. He's a bowling ball as a runner. He's very hard to bring down for a single defender, and if he's in open space, good luck. He's got quick feet and runs with great pad level. He can also be used out of the backfield on wide screens to get out in open space. Leon has exceptional potential, and I look forward to what he can build up for the rest of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893922"],"_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-68ca429a97057"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dax got playing time during his sophomore season last year for St. Francis DeSales, and this year, he has taken a big step up. Offensively, he provides a great vertical target for the offense. He's got great size, with a combination of his release off the line of scrimmage and athleticism, he's hard to guard down the field. Defensively, he makes plays all around. Dax has good ball skills and can make plays in zone coverage. He crashes down to the line of scrimmage quickly to make plays in the run game and showcases good tackling technique. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616373"],"_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-68ca429a970e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huebner is a do-it-all player for Westerville Central. As a receiver, he is a reliable target who can find space at every level of the field. He's got great hands and knows how to use his frame to get jump-balls. He helps out his young quarterback a lot with movement when his zone is contested and can work his way open. As a defender, he has good vision of when things are going to happen and can break to the ball quickly. He operates like a point guard at safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893911"],"_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-68ca429a97161"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quarterbacks have tried to target Ayden this season, but have not found much success. He's sticky in man coverage. He has excellent hand placement and great athleticism to superglue himself onto his matchup. He's great at attacking the ball when it does come his way. Ayden will be a defensive back prospect to watch in the coming years in the Central Ohio area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1602022"],"_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-68ca35d5da9be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jase is a young player in Grove City's squad, but he's broken through into the defense, playing as a safety. Jase is a smart defender, although he profiled much more as a receiver coming up through 7v7 events and combines this past offseason. He's able to pick up on crossers and get to the ball to cut off the pass. He can defend downfield with great positioning and awareness of the ball. He's not aggressive towards the ball, but he does make smart plays and takes what is given to him. When he gets offensive snaps as a receiver in varsity action, Jase will see a further improvement to his stock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->