Robinson Report: Four 2028 Ohio Tight Ends to Watch Camp Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The tight end position continues to grow and develop as a role in the game of high school football, and the class of 2028 from the state of Ohio already boasts a group of young tight ends who possess the size and athletic ability that college coaches look for as they evaluate the next crop of talent. As the summer camp and showcase season begins, several of the state's tight ends possess the size and ability that college coaches would like to evaluate up close as they move through the summer. Camps and showcases offer coaches a chance to evaluate the movement and skill sets of bigger athletes, and several of the state's tight ends possess the size and ability to warrant close evaluation as the summer progresses. Four tight ends stand out early as a group of young men worth watching as the 2028 class progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>80 — [player_tooltip player_id='2123309' first='Cooper' last='Sandusky'] — Taylor — 6'6", 220 — TE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2123309' first='Cooper' last='Sandusky'], a young tight end from Ohio, is among the more physically intriguing prospects as the 2028 class begins to take shape. Sandusky, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound athlete, already possesses a physical stature and size that naturally garners the attention of college coaches as they look for the next crop of tight end talent. Sandusky already appears to be a young tight end from Ohio as his profile begins to gain more exposure. Sandusky also represents a young athlete possessing the physical skill set and ability to compete at multiple sports, as the young man also competes as a member of the Taylor High School basketball program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the camp season heats up, the most important thing coaches will be paying attention to with Sandusky is his ability to move well for his size. Guys like this who are this tall and can run routes well, along with having soft hands, are going to rise very quickly in the recruiting scene.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>81 — [player_tooltip player_id='2107167' first='Dashun' last='Williams'] — Euclid — 6'5", 220 — TE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Euclid has given us many top-notch athletes throughout the years, and [player_tooltip player_id='2107167' first='Dashun' last='Williams'] has the size and strength to be a top-notch tight end. Williams has the size at 6'5" and 220 pounds to be versatile in his ability to catch passes out of the backfield or to be an in-line blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing against tough competition like this will definitely help Williams develop his skills much faster than if he were playing against lower competition. Williams has the potential to cause problems for opposing defenses once his route skills develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the camp circuit heats up, it will be interesting to see how well Williams can get open from linebackers and defensive backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>85 — [player_tooltip player_id='2128575' first='Duncan' last='Peters'] — Grandview Heights — 6'6", 230 — TE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2128575' first='Duncan' last='Peters'] may very well have the most well-rounded frame out of this group. Peters has a size of 6'6" and 230 pounds, which many college tight ends come in with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The reason Peters is so fascinating is the way his physical build can be utilized in a number of offensive positions. Tight ends with this kind of size can be red-zone targets, mismatches for linebackers, and blocking tight ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Peters comes from Grandview Heights, he has a chance to continue to build his role and gain valuable varsity experience. The performances in camp will allow Peters to demonstrate how well he can move for his size, something that can quickly raise a tight end prospect's profile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>92 – [player_tooltip player_id='1663325' first='Christian' last='Roether'] – Harrison – 6'3”, 190 – TE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1663325' first='Christian' last='Roether'] presents a slightly different profile from the other tight end prospects in this group, which makes him an intriguing prospect. At 6'3” and 190 pounds, Roether appears to be a flex tight end prospect who has the ability to stretch defenses with his athleticism in the passing game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a product of Harrison High School, Roether presents a profile that fits well with how tight ends are used in today's game – running routes, finding soft spots in coverage, and being a target in the middle of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As he continues to add weight and muscle to his frame, Roether has a chance to become a more well-rounded tight end prospect. The camps will allow Roether to continue showcasing his receiving and movement skills in front of the best competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->