Columbus City Rankings: Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We'll be taking a look and ranking the top 12 prospects in the Ohio metro areas for the Classes of 2027, 2028 and 2029 over the next month, starting with an emphasis in Columbus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our first four, and top four, are Jamier Brown, [player_tooltip player_id='1620635' first='Jordan' last='Karhoff'], [player_tooltip player_id='1296450' first='Reinaldo' last='Perez'] and Geo McKnight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ohio scout Tyler Stevens also provided analysis in this report.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968851"],"_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-6977878c00de7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamier Brown has had an eventful offseason. After changing the trajectory of high school football in Ohio and successfully pushing for athletes to receive NIL, he transferred to Big Walnut High School and instantly became the top prospect in the Columbus area. Brown is highly-skilled in every facet of the position: he has elite speed, route running ability, the height and size with lengthy arms and a wide catch radius, and the soft hands to be a legit blue-chip prospect. Committed to the Buckeyes, Brown is also an exceptional kick returner with the speed, burst and top-end juice to go the distance with the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620635"],"_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-6977878c00e8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1620635' first='Jordan' last='Karhoff'] is an elite tight end and an uber-talented prospect for St. Francis DeSales. He is a great possession wideout with great adjustment to the ball and he can win one-on-one battles. Karhoff can keep plays alive for his quarterback, still staying active downfield. He also flashes speed and burst after the catch, with ability to run through contact. Holds multiple Power 4 offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1296450"],"_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-6977878c00f00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1296450' first='Reinaldo' last='Perez'] is arguably the top defensive prospect in the Buckeye State and for good reason: he is a 6-foot-6, 245-pound behemoth with a tremendous motor and super-high upside. Perez has blossomed as a starter for Columbus Academy. For his size, he is a very explosive defender with a great first step and takes great pursuit angles to the QB. He is already an elite pass rusher and his future will only get brighter. Keep an eye on him to get even better next fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620681"],"_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-6977f28ba7f1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Geo McKnight is one of the top Class of 2028 defensive backs in Ohio. Recording six interceptions and 40 tackles, he is a great defender both against the pass and as a run defender. McKnight is a high-impact player for Pickerington North, with excellent instincts, great ball skills and ability to bust up screens and make open-field tackles against receivers. With two more years of seasoning still left, expect his recruiting to go through the roof.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->