Northwest Ohio Watchlist – April Vol.4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1182181' first='Parker' last='Crim'] - Elida - 2026 Edge </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'2, 220 lb freshman made a name for himself in 2022 with 56 tackles, 7.5 sacks, and 15 TFLs. This kid is a stud, and there is no doubt about it. All you have to do is watch the first clip on his hudl, and you will see the flashes of what could be one of the best rushers in the Ohio 2026 class. Parker has a high motor and ceiling as his brother plays football at the Division 1 level at Bowling Green State University. Crim uses his hands well, fights through contact, and knows how to finish off a tackle. Parker has a chance to be great; keep your eyes on this 2026 monster pass rusher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='483382' first='Caleb' last='Bowman'] - St John's Jesuit - 2025 TE/T </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caleb is a 6'4 230 pound TE that is primarily used in the blocking game for the St. John's Titans. During the 2022 season, Caleb put together an excellent sophomore tape, showing his toughness and willingness to block defenders to the whistle. Bowman has the frame to be a full-time offensive lineman and will likely get looks from D1 schools based on his size and potential to get better over the next two seasons. I had the chance to watch him In person at the 419 football club, and I must say his speed and agility are impressive, too; keep an eye out for Caleb in 2023.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1148916' first='Zalen' last='Harris'] - Fremont Ross - 2025 LB </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This 2025 prospect played a decent amount of varsity football in 2022 and proved he could be an all-league player in the NLL. Harris has a nose for the football, as he can always be seen hustling to the ball. Harris has a nice burst from his linebacker position and is unafraid to strike an opponent. Once Zalen gets to the ball carrier and engages, he usually brings them down on contact. Lastly, I like the pursuit angles that he takes to make plays when the ball is away from him on defense and special teams. Lots of room to get better, and I will keep you posted on this prospect in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Graetz - Maumee - 2025 WR </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Graetz is an up-and-coming prospect from Maumee, Ohio, that has a chance to help turn the program around in 2023. In 2022, as a sophomore, Graetz did an excellent job of making his presence felt and earned 1st team all-league in the NLL. You can tell Carson was the centerpiece of the offense, as he had over 700 yards receiving, along with making highlight tackles on defense from his defensive back position. Graetz's hands are some of the best in the area, and if he continues to develop his route running and speed, he has a chance to be All-State before his time is done at Maumee. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->