Central Ohio Studs: Week 1 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ben-davis-2/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 of high school football is officially in the books in Ohio, and several key prospects shined all throughout the state. Here are four standouts who put up big numbers or made big carries at critical times, specifically in central Ohio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1967881"],"_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-6a8c47fd1c18e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De'von Dallas is a name to keep an eye on during his senior year. Holding a dozen Division I offers, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back kicked off his season on the right foot, with eight tackles, one interception and three quarterback pressures. He flashes great edge speed and twitch when used as a blitzer, wraps up nicely on contact, has a very high motor with great closing speed and very good range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1921469"],"_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-6a8c47fd1c221"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big Walnut Class of 2028 recruit Thomas Minor dominated in the team's opener on both sides of the ball. Lining up at fullback, he can create vertical push for BW's ground game and is a very good block finisher. On defense, he was constantly around the ball, flashing good closing speed and a high motor with ability to bend and shed. He had five tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks per Bucknuts analyst Garrick Hodge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1660139"],"_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-6a8c47fd1c28c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ahead by just one point, Westerville North called upon Class of 2028 quarterback Ethan Stewart to get the job done, and he certainly was ready for his opportunity. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound prospect flashed a quick release, strong arm, very good and accurate delivery, and velocity over the middle of the field against Marysville, throwing for three touchdown passes. The Warriors' lead ballooned en route to a 31-9 victory, giving them a 1-0 start to the season heading into a matchup with Olentangy Orange on Friday. He finished 4/7 for 162 passing yards and three touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1893905"],"_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-6a8c47fd1c2f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In a huge 35-3 win over Pickerington Central, Gahanna Lincoln running back Leon Cummings shined the brightest. Cummings is a very talented running back who is hard to bring down. Quick and decisive to the hole, he is a great north-and-south runner who wastes little time getting vertical and maintains elite contact balance. He finished with 21 carries for 176 yards and one touchdown; don't be surprised if college teams start dialing his number sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->