Commitment Analysis: Top 2027 Prospects Made Their Verbal Pledge

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College prospects in Ohio made their verbal pledges over the past week as the NCAA contact period draws to a close and the dead period begins. Recruiting will switch off in the weeks ahead as college coaches take time off and get ready for the season; here are four prospects who verbally committed to Division I schools and a look at what each team is getting in their athletic abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1256210"],"_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-6a391d3c69f31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1256210' first='Aidan' last='Newdigate'] is a strong tight end. Converted from the quarterback position. Newdigate is an aggressive run blocker who can create lanes on the perimeter and is a good finisher who works to the whistle. He is a dynamic tight end, being a threat in the passing game with his hands, ability to catch and get vertical and make plays after the catch. Newdigate, who looks like he loves the gym, gave his verbal pledge to Kent State. The Flashes are getting a good one in the 6-foot-4, 240-pound Class of 2027 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1547084"],"_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-6a391d3c69f74"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Westerville North defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1547084' first='Damion' last='King'] had a breakout junior year which led him to shoot up recruiting boards. King, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound edge rusher, is a dynamic player and strong against the run and flashes good pass rush skills. Flashes good explosiveness, twitch off the LOS, takes great angles to the ball and wraps up. King is a big-bodied edge with a great size-speed combination. Holding more than 14 offers, he gave his verbal commitment to Appalachian State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2232628"],"_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-6a391d3c69f9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What strikes me the most about Dawson-Bryant High School offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='2232628' first='Ayden' last='Hankins'] is his physicality. Quick first step, strong leg drive and great hand placement/strike timing. Very physical run blocker in the trenches who creates vertical push. Kent State landed a verbal commitment from the 6-foot-5, 255-pound starter at offensive tackle who has huge upside and a mean streak. Good frame with room to grow at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1630565"],"_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-6a391d3c69fe0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love Wayne Holloway's physicality. The 6-foot-0, 150-pound Class of 2027 recruit is very physical at the LOS, gets in receivers' grills, and has good use-of-hands to break up passes. Times the ball effectively in coverage, doesn't bite on double-moves, and stays in phase. He committed to Youngstown State, and I'm excited for what he brings to the table for YSU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->