First Offers Rolling In For These Top Ohio Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some prospects in the Buckeye State have been flying under-the-radar for many months, but that has changed this week as many of them have landed offers; for some of them, these offers are their first. Here are four prospects to know as we progress through May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207894"],"_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-6a048096d9a7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earning his first offer from Wheeling University, St. Edward center and punter [player_tooltip player_id='2207894' first='Landon' last='Walkem'] has proven to be a standout during the spring recruiting circuit. Walkem has good hand placement, strike timing and latch at the second level. An effective blocker in space who can move, pull and run. He is also solid at neutralizing rushers in pass pro. Keep an eye on him to make major noise during college camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207896"],"_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-6a048096d9b0e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2207896' first='Alec' last='Ferreira'] is a talented, multi positional prospect who picked up his first offer from Gannon. The staff must like Ferreira's versatility. He is a strong, downhill linebacker who takes great angles and wraps up. On offense, he is a solid wide receiver and an aggressive and physical blocker who can pancake defensive backs like an offensive lineman. At 6-foot-3, 190, he has a good size-speed combination and his college fit is likely on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207892"],"_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-6a048096d9b6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2207892' first='Adam' last='Smith'] is a starting two-way prospect for Olmsted Falls. Smith has soft hands as a wide receiver and solid production at that position, but he is likely a defensive back/safety at the next level. He displays good downfield speed, burst, acceleration and the ability to deliver heavy hits against the run. Instinctive and possessing good range and closing speed, Smith can quickly get downhill and takes good angles to the ball. Keep an eye on the Class of 2027 recruit to blossom as a senior. Earned an offer from Gannon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207901"],"_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-6a048096d9bca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2207901' first='Nikolai' last='Hanchcuk'] really delivers in the physicality department. Hatcheck, a Class of 2027 recruit from Berea-Midpark, is everything a center should be: nasty, tough, physical and possessing a mean streak. He is very good in the run game, encircling defenders at the second level and creating vertical push. Very effective blocker in space. Picked up offers from Gannon, Wheeling and Edinboro.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->