First Team All-Central Ohio Underclassmen: Offense

<p>With the regular season in the books, several underclassmen in Central Ohio have made a name for themselves. Over this week, I will be releasing my personal All-Central Ohio Underclassmen teams for both offense and defense. Today, we start with the First Team All-Central Ohio Offense. These are some of the best of the best in terms of rising talent on the offensive side of the ball in the region, and guys who play well above their age. Let's dive in.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quarterback</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is someone I saw earlier this season, and he impressed then. He makes defenses play straight up against him, as his legs are just as big of a threat as his arm is. He can make throws in any area of the field, and does a great job at creating out of structure. He's comfortable making plays off balance and does a lot for his team to progress the ball downfield. He led Worthington Kilbourne to their first over .500 regular season since 2015 with nearly 2,800 yards and 30 total touchdowns.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Running Back</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Nolan has worked himself into Mr. Football talks. He's been a force in all of Central Ohio and hasn't been stopped from getting his once this season. He's got outstanding contact balance and vision. He has quick feet and can get to his hole quickly, even if he needs to evade an early rusher. With how many great players there are on Big Walnut this season, Nolan stands out as one of the best, if not the best. He's done it against a tough schedule, and will look to help power this offense back to states, and bring home a championship to Sunbury.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Running Back</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">I just saw Jett play this past week in week 10, and I labeled him a top performer in that game. While he just received a write-up for a singular game performance, his level across the season puts him on this list. Jett is a great athlete who can run both inside and outside the tackles. He's got a combination of contact balance and athleticism that shines as he gets to the second level. He's a high motor player who has shone against a very tough schedule in Central Ohio.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wide Receiver</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">I saw Carter do great work against Big Walnut in the season opener, and he has continued that work throughout the rest of the regular season. He's done work both as a receiver and a cornerback, but I will take his acts as a receiver in this series. He's an athletic prospect who has a fundamentally sound game. He's got the route running, release, size, and athletic tools you look for in FBS prospects. Carter will make a lot of noise in the state if Bishop Watterson goes on their expected deep playoff run.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wide Receiver</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Marki is getting attention from several MAC programs, and for many reasons. He specializes in explosives. He's shifty after the catch and is quick when he can get going. He can also get vertical and make tough catches down the field. Marki is someone that defenses have to respect, and often time can be a threat short on screens or dump off passes. Wallace has done great work in the 2025 regular season.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tight End</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is an alpha-level pass catcher. His size and athleticism are rare to come by. He's the number one target in the offense and one of several P4-caliber players who help DeSales run the high-level offense they do. He's smooth as a route runner and does well at getting in space and exploding downfield. He doesn't have any stats listed for his season, but he creates several explosive plays over film and looks every bit as advertised. Jordan has over 30 D1 offers, several from some of the biggest programs in the country.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Davis has blown up nationally over the season, getting several P4 offers, including the home-state Buckeyes of Ohio State. He's a nasty offensive line prospect who has bulked up heading into the season. He can play both tackle and guard, but has operated as Watterson's RT. He moves well and is quick off the line. He gets great push in the run game and does a great job at sealing off his blocks. As a pass protector, he's got a great first strike and a good anchor.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Matt was a key versatile piece for the Golden Eagles' offense. Due to injury, he played the first six weeks as a center, then moved back out to left tackle for the final four weeks. He's an athletic offensive linemen who can move well. He's physical on contact and does a great job at using strength and momentum to eliminate his man from the play. He's a strong run blocker who creates huge holes for his rushing attack to run through.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Matthias has gotten some P4 attention throughout the 2025 season. He plays at RT for the Lions. He's a great downhill run blocker. He drives his feet off contact and can push with pure power. As a pass blocker, he drives rushers off their path and can clean them out from the play entirely. Even with his rush ability as a defensive tackle, Matthias has done even better work as an offensive tackle this season.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Chris was someone I saw as a breakout candidate in Central Ohio, and he's done excellent work down the stretch. He's improved in his pass protection. He has a strong anchor and great hand placement on his strike. In the run game, he still moves people and drives his feet off contact—a quick mover who can get into the second level to block.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson has picked up two offers from Miami (OH) and Kent State throughout the season. He plays RT for Grove City. He's a bit undersized, but he makes up for it in his athleticism and intelligence. He runs his feet off contact and can seal blocks well in the run game. He's able to get into the second level and block downhill. I see him transforming into a guard at the next level.</p>

With the regular season in the books, several underclassmen in Central Ohio have made a name for themselves. Over this week, I will be releasing my personal All-Central Ohio Underclassmen teams for both offense and defense. Today, we start with the First Team All-Central Ohio Offense. These are some of the best of the best in terms of rising talent on the offensive side of the ball in the region, and guys who play well above their age. Let's dive in.