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Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II

Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II
Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault August 15, 2025 @ 09:11 AM
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Malachi Ervin
Malachi Ervin 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL | 2026
OH
Brayden Fogle
Brayden Fogle 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE | 2026
OH
Kaden Gebhardt
Kaden Gebhardt 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB | 2026
OH
Shahn Alston
Shahn Alston 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB | 2026
OH
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaeden-ricketts-2/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season is on the horizon, and with that comes an informal farewell and a brand new “hello!” to the Class of 2027. We thought we'd do a quick breakdown/series of some quick evaluations of top prospects in Ohio for the next week, and what those players bring to the table to their respective college teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["308291"],"_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-689f400dd315e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alston had a great junior season: 132 carries for 1,104 rushing yards with 188 receiving yards to boot and 16 total touchdowns. The USC commit is a home-run threat every time the ball is in his hands: he has great change-of-direction in space and has excellent top-end juice. The Trojans got a keeper in the 5-foot-9, 205-pound tailback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155709"],"_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-689f400dd31f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fogle had 59 catches for 792 yards last season. Although he aligns as an inside receiver, his size, skills, and athleticism as a great basketball player translate to tight end as a college player. Fogle's skills on the court shine on the gridiron: he displays excellent adjustment to and high-points the ball, has excellent leaping ability and wins contested catches. Georgia got a top-notch tight end who will shine at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["573482"],"_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-689f400dd3262"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gebhardt is a head-hunter and Clemson is lucky to land him: the 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety likes to thump and land big hits. As an elite run defender, he displays excellent closing speed and instincts, wasting no time to get downhill in a hurry. His ability to key, read, react and diagnose plays is outstanding, and flashes his excellent football intelligence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1179274"],"_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-689f400dd32d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buffalo got a steal in Ervin, a consensus four-star prospect out of Pickerington North. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge is a great pass rusher and run defender who takes great angles to the ball and is ferocious in both phases of the game. Pete Lembo is a great recruiter, and Ervin may be one of his top prizes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

USC
Shahn Alston

Shahn Alston

OH
RB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 205
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Shahn
Alston RB
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2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
205
HS
Harvey
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OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II
Alston had a great junior season: 132 carries for 1,104 rushing yards with 188 receiving yards to boot...
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Brayden Fogle

Brayden Fogle

OH
TE
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 215
POS TE
CLASS 2026
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Brayden
Fogle TE
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
215
HS
Lexington
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II
Fogle had 59 catches for 792 yards last season. Although he aligns as an inside receiver, his size,...
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Brayden Fogle

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School: Lexington
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Clemson
Kaden Gebhardt

Kaden Gebhardt

OH
DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
POS DB
CLASS 2026
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Kaden
Gebhardt DB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Olentangy
|
OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II
Gebhardt is a head-hunter and Clemson is lucky to land him: the 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety likes to thump...
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Buffalo
Malachi Ervin

Malachi Ervin

OH
DL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 220
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Malachi
Ervin DL
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Pickerington North
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OH
Scouting the Commits: Four Big-Time Breakdowns, Part II
Buffalo got a steal in Ervin, a consensus four-star prospect out of Pickerington North. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge...
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Buffalo
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