Ohio’s Next Wave: 5 Rising Prospects You Should Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1611112' first='Carter' last='Imke'] — ATH | Findlay High School | Class of 2027</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> @carter_imke<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1611112' first='Carter' last='Imke'] is coming off a true breakout season and is quickly becoming one of the most explosive athletes in Northwest Ohio. He's a very quick, very shifty playmaker with excellent footwork and natural hands, making him dangerous anytime the ball is in space. Imke consistently creates separation, makes defenders miss in the open field, and shows the ability to turn routine touches into chunk plays. With his athleticism and versatility, he's shaping up to be a major problem for defenses in the Findlay Trojans offense this fall. Expect his role and his exposure to continue to grow significantly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687485' first='Alex' last='Bolar'] — OL | Ohio | Class of 2027</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> @alex_bolar<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1687485' first='Alex' last='Bolar'] jumps off the film as a physical, high-upside offensive lineman with college-ready traits. He's logged snaps both inside and outside, but projects best as an interior lineman where his strength, leverage, and finishing mentality really shine. Once Bolar locks onto a defender, it's tough for anyone to disengage—he plays with strong hands, active feet, and a mindset to finish blocks through the whistle. Already holding Division I offers, Bolar's versatility and physicality make him a prospect college staffs will continue to track closely as he develops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Noah Edwards — ATH/DB | St. Francis DeSales High School | Class of 2028</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> @edwards_noah20<br>Noah Edwards is an instinctive, high-IQ athlete with a bright future on defense. At 6'2”, 185 pounds, he brings ideal length and athleticism, showing the ability to get in and out of breaks smoothly and diagnose plays quickly. He's also played offense, where his ball-tracking skills stand out, but it's his instincts on defense that separate him. Recently earning his first Division I offer from Bowling Green, Edwards is a key piece of a young, talented St. Francis DeSales defense and a name that's only going to rise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='984350' first='Sol'Vaire' last='Hughes'] — ATH | St. Francis DeSales High School | Class of 202</strong>9</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> @SolVaireHughes<br>SolVaire Hughes is a versatile, disciplined athlete with a proven résumé and plenty of upside yet to be unlocked. An FBU All-American as an eighth-grader, Hughes has continued to develop into a reliable two-way contributor who can make plays across multiple phases of the game. He played primarily offense last season as a freshman, but he has the athletic profile to impact both sides of the ball. With camp season approaching, Hughes is a prime candidate to see his stock rise as more eyes get on his skill set and versatility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>LaMarques Greenwood II — QB | Cleveland Heights High School | Class of 2027</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Twitter/X:</strong> @LGreenwood2027_<br>LaMarques Greenwood is a true dual-threat quarterback who can change a game with his arm or his legs. He throws with good touch and timing, but when pressure hits, his quick footwork and athleticism allow him to escape the pocket and create explosive plays. Greenwood may not be the biggest QB on the field, but he plays with toughness, confidence, and high-level instincts. With three Division I offers, a reported 4.5-second 40-yard dash, and strong academics, Greenwood is a high-upside signal-caller poised for a big offseason as college coaches evaluate his continued growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->