Recruiting Risers: Buckeye State Standouts Land First Offers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With spring practices and college days under way, college camps looming large, and the upcoming fall season right around the corner, we are taking a look ahead at some under-the-radar prospects who plan to make a name for themselves over the next few months. Here are four standouts who pop on film and have taken their recruiting up a notch with strong showings during spring showcase season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2219937"],"_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-6a1b748b21487"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2219937' first='Luke' last='Mask'] is just a big, physical, tough kid. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound tailback already has a strong frame with plenty of time and room to grow. As a 2030 prospect he displays excellent ability to break contact, get out in space and run over defenders easily. He is a physical and talented blocker in the run game and a great finisher. Has also played edge in 8th grade where he is a very good run defender. Love his upside and potential. Picked up his first offer from Akron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2219939"],"_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-6a1b748b2150c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2219939' first='Carter' last='Maxa'] is a super-talented Class of 2028 prospect. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound tight end/edge has the size and strength college coaches covet. Maxa, a high-academic prospect who has played all over the field, has great run-after-the-catch ability at tight end and is also a good blocker in space in the run game. Maxa can high-point the ball around the endzone and come down with his feet in bounds. He has also played quarterback. Cincinnati is his first Power 4 offer; expect more to come his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2219941"],"_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-6a1b748b215a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2219941' first='Jake' last='McClintock'] is a very explosive inside linebacker for Chagrin Falls. The Class of 2027 recruit is very quick to get out of a backpedal, get downhill and wrap up running backs in space. Flows to the ball and displays great instincts, takes great pursuit angles, and has good closing speed to defend the flat. He picked up his first offer from Denison; has plenty of upside to excel in college football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2107313"],"_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-6a1b748b21630"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2107313' first='Antonio' last='Williams'] has all the makings of a future four-star to maybe even five-star defensive tackle. Big, strong and tough as a freshman, Williams can hold the point-of-attack against the run. He is very disruptive as a pass rusher, too, taking great angles to quarterbacks and plugging the middle in short yardage. Ohio, Akron, and San Diego State offered this month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->