Six Sleeper Central Ohio Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Ohio is a massive hotspot for talent. With the amount of talent in the region, there are some guys who put together great film and performances who may go under the radar. Lets get into six prospects who are sleepers in Central Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611241"],"_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-6989ec543a085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas has made the move from Worthington Christian to Olentangy. He impressed at our Stock Up Showcase event, being highlighted by lead Ohio scout Jared Luginbill as a top performer in the QB group. He's tall and throws with power. He's able to use his legs as a weapon in the passing game and is versatile with his arm slots and releases. I'm excited to see what Thomas can do in D1 this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1979652"],"_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-6989ec543a0f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I saw Chase this past season, and he put on a show in a victory over Westerville Central. He has blazing speed, and he backs it up with a 4.48 laser-timed 40 time. His ability to hit a hole and explode is impressive. He's a well-balanced athlete who has few weaknesses. He's a versatile piece for New Albany and is someone who should be getting offers over the offseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1949304"],"_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-6989ec543a144"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trey was a standout athlete for Jonathan Alder when I was there to see them play London. He has an excellent frame and was the best athlete on the field in many games he played this past year. He's got length and can use his size to catch contested balls. He's also able to get open and can be a huge target on third down and in the red zone. I like the package that Trey offers as a receiver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1954959"],"_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-6989ec543a1ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Max came on strong as the 2025 season came to a close, finishing with 8.5 sacks and 22 TFLs. Despite his listed size, Max doesn't let himself get overwhelmed when facing bigger competition. He's smart as a pass rusher, picking his shots on when to shoot gaps and pressure the quarterback. He's also a core special-teamer for the Patriots. Max was someone I found as a sophomore, and his development has been fun to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1854416"],"_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-6989ec543a200"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With the amount of big names Bishop Watterson featured defensively this season, Kaden was right there with them, doing the dirty work. He's a great athlete and takes great angles when in pursuit. He plays physically for his size and can get into the backfield as a pass rusher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2042959"],"_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-6989ec543a273"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb did a great job in their playoff victory over Ashland. He's got great instincts as a zone corner and does a good job of breaking off his zone to pursue the ball. He's lengthy and capable of making great plays. He's a solid run defender and shows good tackle form on film. He is one of the more slept-on defensive backs in Central Ohio</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->