Second 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. Both <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/first-team-all-central-ohio-underclassmen-offense/">First Team Offense</a> and <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/10/first-team-all-central-ohio-underclassmen-defense/">First Team Defense</a> have already been released, so make sure to check both of those out! Today, we continue with the release of my Second Team All-Central Ohio Offense. These are some of the bigger rising prospects in Central Ohio who fell just short of making the cut for the first team, but still deserve recognition and praise for their work in the regular season. Let's dive in.</p>   <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quarterback</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">RJ has been a record-breaker during his time at DeSales. After becoming the school's leader in career passing yards just after his sophomore season, he set the season passing yards record this year and tied the passing touchdown record. He looks comfortable in the pocket as a passer. He can stretch the field vertically and can set his pass catchers up to run after the catch. His legs are still a weapon in his arsenal, and he has used them this year to create explosives. His efforts have DeSales as the two seed in Region 7, and will host the winner of Ashland versus Mount Vernon.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Running Back </strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Edmund was receiving a lot of hype heading into the 2025 season. The hype was real with Edmund, as he eclipsed 1,100 rushing yards in his freshman season with the Tigers. Edmund is a one-cut style running back with serious homerun potential. He hits his hole quickly and can fight through contact both high and low. Edmund still has a lot of running to do in high school, but his talents have been on display from an early age.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Running Back </strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Andyriq was the lead running back for the Panthers this season. In his first season as the lead rusher, he eclipsed 1,000 yards. He's an explosive runner who excels in being patient and picking his hole. He's a shifty athlete who is very hard to tackle in open space. He's got long-end speed and can take the ball to the house if in a drag race. Heading into the season, Andyriq was someone I thought would take off, and he has.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wide Receiver</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Jack has been a producer for the past two seasons at Worthington Christian. He's great at getting open at every level of the field. He's got good footwork in his release and can create leverage on in-breaking routes down the field. He's a deceptive athlete—he doesn't necessarily look like a blazer, but he can create space and do work after the catch. He's one of several small school prospects in Central Ohio who are the real deal in terms of talent.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wide Receiver</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Antwan was a big-time playmaker for Franklin Heights this season. He's a smooth athlete who has burner speed. He's good after the catch and can evade tacklers. He's a vertical weapon with good footwork and cut ability. I hope to see Antwan up close either during camp season or in a game next season.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tight End</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is one of the best pure tight ends in Central Ohio, if not the best. He's a great blocker. He hits with precision and power. He can block out wide and at the line of scrimmage. He can work his way through the line to pick up multiple blocks on the play. He is also a solid pass catcher. He's a good athlete and can work through zone coverage to find open space to catch the ball. </p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Drake has taken another step up from his sophomore season. He's starting at RT for the Golden Bears. He's a great pass protector. He's got great strike and hand placement. He uses his strong frame to anchor well. He can drive forward in the run game and has great mobility to get to the second level. Drake has received only one D1 offer to this point, but I expect more to come shortly.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Keagan impressed me in his first full-time season, starting for the defending D1 state champions. He can play in every position on the line, but is slotted at RG. He's strong and able to drive in the run game. He is effective as a puller, as he's a great athlete. Good hand placement and strike while in pass protection. Keagan has left a strong imprint on Olentangy Liberty's success this season.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Avery made his way into the Pickerington North offensive line, slotting in at Center. He's strong and uses his hands to turn interior rushers inside out. He has good footwork and does a great job at using leverage. He can pick up second rushers and is reactive to interior stunts and misdirection. With time to still grow his frame, I see a lot in Avery.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Brock got starting time as a freshman, and the growth from last season to now has been fun to watch. He does a good job at sealing off blocks and creating rushing lanes. He can push forward well and runs his feet off contract. Good base as a pass protector. He has good hand placement as a pass protector and can push out his rusher. I'm excited to see more growth from Brock in the coming seasons.</p>    <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Offensive Line</strong></h3>    <p class="text-gray-700">Miles was someone I watched as the season developed, and I was pleased with the progress he had shown from last season. He's got a strong strike and can use leverage well to push defenders away from the pocket. He has a nice base as a pass protector. As a run blocker, he runs his feet off contact to create push. He seals off blocks well to create interior rushing gaps. Although his efforts on defense were strong enough to include him on that list as well, the Barons RT finds himself as the final member of the second team 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. Both First Team Offense and First Team Defense have already been released, so make sure to check both of those out! Today, we continue with the release of my Second Team All-Central Ohio Offense. These are some of the bigger rising prospects in Central Ohio who fell just short of making the cut for the first team, but still deserve recognition and praise for their work in the regular season. Let's dive in.