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Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost

Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost
Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault February 28, 2026 @ 12:10 AM
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Thomas Huckleby
Thomas Huckleby 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR | 2028
OH
Ben Petzinger
Ben Petzinger 6'0" | 190 lbs | LB | 2028
OH
Jonathan JJ Fisher
Jonathan JJ Fisher 6'4" | 230 lbs | EDGE | 2028
OH
Ethan Stewart
Ethan Stewart 6'3" | 172 lbs | QB | 2028
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We added hundreds of prospects to our rankings in Ohio last month for the Class of 2028. In our next article and multi-part series, we break down four new additions and will continue to do so throughout the months of February and March. These four early risers have a chance to become high-impact players in the fall and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1942014"],"_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-699c99575286a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">JJ Fisher was added to our rankings, especially following a strong showing at the Stock Up Showcase in Columbus in January. Fisher's abilities as a pass rusher are tremendous: He has great first-step quickness, takes great angles to the ball and wrecks havoc on opposing backfields. Expect his role at Moeller to grow during his junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128557"],"_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-699c99575290b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2128557' first='Thomas' last='Huckleby'] is a dynamic and speedy slot receiver who flashes potential. Huckleby is hard to cover given his burst over the middle of the field, his soft hands and ability to be a home-run threat after the catch. He had a very productive sophomore campaign, with 881 receiving yards, nine touchdowns and 48 catches with 526 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. He added 81 total tackles and two interceptions on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1949296"],"_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-699c995752998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1949296' first='Ben' last='Petzinger'] is a starting linebacker for Alder High School. The Class of 2028 MIKE linebacker is very good against the run, taking great angles to ballcarriers and wrapping up in space. Petzinger is very instinctive, possesses great range and athletic ability, and closing speed. Tough and strong with a lean frame, he should add bulk over the next two seasons and be a name to watch at college camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660139"],"_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-699c995752a1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I like [player_tooltip player_id='1660139' first='Ethan' last='Stewart']'s overall athletic ability. He can drop passes in the bucket on short/intermediate routes, he has a quick release and flashes solid mobility. He is tall with a long-legged frame, he flashes poise under duress, and can make tough completions with defenders in his face. Multi-sport athlete who shined at the Stock Up Showcase in Columbus last month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We added hundreds of prospects to our rankings in Ohio last month for the Class of 2028. In our next article and multi-part series, we break down four new additions and will continue to do so throughout the months of February and March. These four early risers have a chance to become high-impact players in the fall and beyond.

Jonathan JJ Fisher

Jonathan JJ Fisher

OH
EDGE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 230
POS EDGE
CLASS 2028
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Jonathan
JJ Fisher EDGE
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
230
HS
Archbishop Moeller
|
OH
Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost
JJ Fisher was added to our rankings, especially following a strong showing at the Stock Up Showcase in...
Written by Bryan Ault
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Jonathan JJ Fisher

State: Ohio
School: Archbishop Moeller
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Thomas Huckleby

Thomas Huckleby

OH
WR
HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2028
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Thomas
Huckleby WR
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
Weight
160
HS
Cincinnati Country Day
|
OH
Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost
Thomas Huckleby is a dynamic and speedy slot receiver who flashes potential. Huckleby is hard to cover given...
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Thomas Huckleby

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School: Cincinnati Country Day
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Ben Petzinger

Ben Petzinger

OH
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 190
POS LB
CLASS 2028
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Ben
Petzinger LB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
190
HS
Alder
|
OH
Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost
Ben Petzinger is a starting linebacker for Alder High School. The Class of 2028 MIKE linebacker is very...
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Ben Petzinger

State: Ohio
School: Alder
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Ethan Stewart

Ethan Stewart

OH
QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 172
POS QB
CLASS 2028
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Ethan
Stewart QB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
172
HS
Westerville North
|
OH
Central/Southwest Ohio Studs Get Rankings Boost
I like Ethan Stewart ‘s overall athletic ability. He can drop passes in the bucket on short/intermediate routes,...
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