Robinson Report: 2028 Ohio TEs to Watch This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ohio's 2028 tight end group is already showing the kind of size and projection that college coaches look for early. This group features long frames, multi-position value, and young prospects who could see their stock rise quickly with strong fall film and summer camps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211004' first='Legacy' last='Lee'] – TE – Canton McKinley – 2028 – 6'5, 215</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/LegacyLee050?utm_source=chatgpt.com">X</a> | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/24123383?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee is one of the more intriguing young tight end prospects in Ohio because of his frame and long-term upside. At 6'5, he gives Canton McKinley a big target who can develop into a real mismatch in the passing game. As he continues to add strength and polish as a route runner, Lee has the tools to become a red-zone threat and a player who can stretch the middle of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2128579' first='Lorenzo' last='Smith Jr']. – TE/DE/LB – Cleveland Glenville – 2028 – 6'3, 217</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/lorenzosmithjr7?utm_source=chatgpt.com">X</a> | Hudl: Glenville profile/roster search</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith is a versatile prospect who brings value on both sides of the football. He has the size and physicality to develop at tight end, but his defensive background also stands out with his ability to play off the edge and move around the front seven. Smith already has early recruiting momentum after earning an offer from Miami Ohio, making him one of the names to track in this 2028 group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Carter Keirns – TE/DE/FB – Archbishop Hoban – 2028 – 6'3, 220</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23096395?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Hudl</a> | X: not clearly verified</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keirns fits the physical profile of a Hoban prospect. He is tough, well-built, and has the type of versatility that can translate well to tight end. His experience as a DE/FB type gives him a strong foundation as a blocker, and that physical edge could help him grow into an in-line tight end or H-back role. If his pass-catching role expands this fall, Keirns could become a name that picks up more attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2128575' first='Duncan' last='Peters'] – WR/TE/DE – Grandview Heights – 2028 – 6'5, 220</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/duncanpeters34?utm_source=chatgpt.com">X</a> | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19776065?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peters brings one of the better developmental profiles in this group because of his size, athletic background,d and positional versatility. He has experience as a WR/TE and DE, and his basketball background adds to the projection as a pass-catching tight end. At 6'5-plus, Peters has the catch radius and body control to become a difficult matchup, especially in the red zone and on contested throws.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Carter Maxa – TE/DE – Woodridge – 2028 – 6'5, 215</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Links:</strong> <a href="https://x.com/WoodridgeFB_/status/2057662958394560995?utm_source=chatgpt.com">X Offer Post</a> | <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20272726?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Hudl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maxa may be the hottest name on this list after landing his first offer from Cincinnati. At 6'5, 215, he already has the frame that college programs want to see at tight end or defensive end. His basketball background enhances his upside, giving him the movement skills and body control to become a legitimate receiving threat. With a Power Four offer already attached to his name, Maxa is a prospect who could rise fast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->