Sixteen linebackers, 15 defensive linemen head top Midwestern players worthy of more college attention.
Video: Brandon Alexander highlights Watch the Alliance dual-threat quarterback show off his skills in 2019.
Joe Burrow is expected to be the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft. The quarterback, who played prep ball at Athens (The Plains, Ohio), has a well-chronicled path from high school to college and now the NFL. As Burrow realizes the payoff of his gridiron dreams, there's an Athens football player looking for his chance to shine at the next level.
Joey Moore, a rising senior quarterback and defensive back for the Bulldogs, is one of the 97 Midwest players nominated by a coach as someone who needs a look in our On to the Radar series, which seeks to highlight under-recruited athletes.
In the winter of 2019, MaxPreps reached out to high school coaches
nationwide to find 100 of the most under-recruited players in the
country. The
response was well received.
With
Class of 2021 players unable to attend showcases or spring football due
to COVID-19 restrictions, we decided to move up this year's survey. The
response was enormous.
In less than a
week, more than 500 surveys were returned, highlighting why these
players, almost all with little or no college attention, would help any
FBS, FCS, Division II or Division III program.
We
have broken the responses into regions, today featuring the Midwest, which includes high school players from Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri.
Check the published On to the Radar
Northeast list and be on the lookout next week for the South and West regions. Additionally, MaxPreps football editor Zack Poff drops his Top 100 Under the Radar watch list on Friday.
Here
are Class of 2021 Midwest players whose coaches think should be on someone's
radar, including position, recommended college level, film and comments.
QuarterbackHigh school: Alliance (Ohio)Athlete: Brandon AlexanderHeight: 6-3
Weight: 212
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: Will be three-year starter at quarterback. We have won the league and been in the playoffs in each of the last three years. All-league as voted on by league coaches even though he missed almost half the season.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Seth Whiting — Great young man who is somehow flying a little below the radar. He currently holds five scholarship offer. I believe he is a Power 5 athlete. Big, strong, fast. Good grades, excellent accountability, a young man of integrity with great work ethic. He would be an asset to any program. I believe part of the problem is that he missed four games last year with an injury. He has since recovered from the injury and averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds on the basketball team.
Coach contact: whitingse@alliancecitschools.org
High school: Basehor-Linwood (Basehor, Kan.)Athlete: Isaac StantonHeight: 6-1
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Isaac transferred in middle of his junior season and will likely earn his first starting opportunity in the 2020 season.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Rod Stallbaumer — Great high character player. Smart, with a strong and accurate arm.
Coach contact: rstallbaumer@usd458.org
High school: Clinton Prairie (Frankfort, Ind.)Athlete: Kade Osborn
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 1,500 yards passing, 15 passing TDs, 1,200 yards rushing, 23 rushing TDs. Two games defensively: 12 tackles, two interceptions. 1st-team small school All-Area, 1st team All-Conference.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Raymond Jones — Hard worker and loyal to his team and coaches. Out of all of his athletic ability his best quality is he is coachable. He often spends many days after lifting, working with our quarterbacks coach continuing to improve his mechanics.
Coach contact: Rjones@cpsc.k12.in.us
High school: Decatur Central (Indianapolis)Athlete: Peyton HorsleyHeight: 6-0
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Mid-State Conference, Honorable Mention: 90-of-171 passing, 1,600 yards, 14 TDs, four interceptions, 295 yards rushing, four TDs.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Kyle Enright — Dual-threat quarterback with strong arm and very athletic.
Coach contact: kenright@decaturproud.org
Peyton Horsley, Decatur Central
File photo by Julie Brown
6-2
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All conference, all area.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Matt Zimolzak — Bruno is a 4.0 GPA kid with deceptive speed. He knows our offense and can exploit any defense with his arm or his legs. He has a strong arm and can read very well. His stats aren't as good as some of the kids getting offers because he only played half of some of the games due to us winning by so much.
Coach contact: mzimolzak@district158.org
High school: Ithaca (Mich.)Athlete: Brady HessbrookHeight: 6-0
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Two-time All-Conference, AP second team All-State; Saginaw News Offensive Player of Year 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Terry Hessbrook — Son of the head coach, Brady will be a four-year varsity starter. He started 10 games (14 played) as a freshman in our secondary. He is very athletic with high football IQ.
Coach contact: hessbroo@ithacaschools.net
High school: Malvern (Ohio)Athlete: Derk HutchisonHeight: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 2018: Second team, All-IVC and East District. 2019: First team, All-IVC and East District. IVC Offensive Back of the Year, third-team All-Ohio. Has thrown for over 3,000 yards and ran for over 1,500 yards the past two seasons.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Matt Chiurco — Derk is a great young athlete. He's a relentless worker in the weight room and on the field. Derk is a multiple-sport athlete performing on the hardwood and the diamond. He's a very good student in the classroom with a 3.3 GPA and a 26 ACT score. He is a very capable D-II prospect.
Coach contact: chiurcom@brownlocalschools.com
High school: Norwalk (Ohio)Athlete: Garrett ChapinHeight: 6-5
Weight: 210
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 5,000 yards passing, 67 percent completion percentage.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Todd Fox - Huge upside.
Coach contact: foxt@norwalktruckers.net
High school: Richfield (Minn.)Height: 6-4
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All District.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Kris Pulford — Led our team from the quarterback position. Will be a three-year starter next season and could be our best wide receiver, too. Plays both ways and has also played on the varsity basketball team since he was a freshman. A hard worker and willing to learn, other players are drawn to him and look to him to lead.
Coach contact: kristian.pulford@rpsmn.org
High school: Summit Christian Academy (Lee's Summit, Mo.)Athlete: Grayson SprouseHeight: 6-4
Weight: 225
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Thrown for over 4,500 yards in career, 50 TDs. Had 116.3 QB rating in 2019. Also rushed for more than 500 yards, 13 TDs. Great upside. Will help some team win games somewhere.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Todd Berck — Leader, Leader, Leader! Challenges himself and others to be their best. We play in a small conference so he is overlooked in recruiting. Getting lots of D-II attention. Great upside. Should have monster senior year.
Coach contact: Tberck@sca-kc.org
High school: Washington (Kansas City, Kan.)Athlete: Cory MaconHeight: 6-2
Weight: 197
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 993 yards passing, 11 touchdowns, 289 yards rushing, four touchdowns. All-State non senior National Honors Society: 3.8 GPA. MaxPreps Player of the Game three times.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Cernyn Macon —
Big physical left-hand passer. Great improvisational skills, can throw on the run off front or back foot, powerful runner, high football IQ.Coach contact: cernynmacon@gmail.com
High school: Williamsville (Ill.)Athlete: Conor McCormickHeight: 6-1
Weight: 205
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Unanimous First Team All-Conference; 2,875 passing yards, 37 passing TDs, five INTs, 64 percent completion, 132.2 QB rating, 19-0 (career) as starting quarterback.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Derek Smith — Conor led team to school's first-ever boys state championship in any sport. He is a determined leader who competes every day. Poised under pressure and led our team to must-have scores late in half or end of game. He is a diligent worker and our best practice player. His statistics are all on MaxPreps, and put him in the Top 10 QBs in Illinois in almost every category. I know he would help a FCS program if given the opportunity.
Coach contact: smithd@wcusd15.org
Running back
High school: Decatur Central (Indianapolis)Athlete: Jaydin EvansHeight: 5-11
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-City Indianapolis.
Game film: Video High
school coach: Kyle Enright — Played at Crispus Attucks last season and
rushed for more than 1,000 yards and led team in tackles.
Coach contact: kenright@decaturproud.org
High school: International Academy (Flint, Mich.)Athlete: Jazaveon Stevenson Height: 5-11
Weight: 140
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: All-League, honorable mention offensive player.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Jalynn Holmes — Could be great at anything. Smart and talented.
Coach contact: jalynnh1184@gmail.com
High school: North Mahaska (New Sharon, Iowa)Athlete: Matthew GoemaatHeight: 6-0
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Three-year starter, HM All District as sophomore.
Game film: N/A
High
school coach: Phil Griffin — Excellent student, National Honor Society,
four-sport athlete, lead in school play. Would prefer to play at a
Christian college.
Coach contact: philnjax1986@gmail.com
High school: Northview (Brazil, Ind.)Athlete: Korbin AllenHeight: 5-10
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference, All-Area, team captain.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Mark Raetz — 4.0 GPA, Top-ranked academically in junior
class, hard worker, high character, team first, dedicated, focused,
leader.
Coach contact: coachraetz@gmail.com
High school: Richfield (Minn.)Athlete: Tritian ZornesHeight: 5-9
Weight: 155
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-District.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Kris Pulford — A three-sport athlete who excels in
football. He has the highest GPA in his football class and has
tremendous potential on the field. Quick through the hole and has great
vision as a running back. As a safety he sees the field and is our best player on
defense.
Coach contact: kristian.pulford@rpsmn.org
High school: Smithville (Ohio)Athlete: Chandler KeenerHeight: 5-10
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades:
Second team All-Ohio, first team All-District, first team All-League. 1,807
yards rushing, seven yards per carry, 21 TDs, 38 tackles, four TFL, one
interception. Chandler has had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
Game film: N/A
High
school coach: Mike Baker — He has tremendous burst and is a very hard
worker. Needs 660 yards to become school's all-time leading rusher. Also
is a key in setting the edge on our defense. Continues to develop.
Coach contact: gren_mbaker@tccsa.net
High school: Staley (Kansas City, Mo.)Athlete: Fabian McLeodHeight: 5-9
Weight: 160
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 467 all-purpose yards and five TDs as a junior.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Jacob Hewitt — Fabian was one of five varsity-caliber
running backs at Staley in 2019. By end of the season we had to find a
way to get him on the field more. Fabian has blazing speed and his film
backs it up. As a sophomore in 2019, his track times were 11.25 (100
meters), 22.94 (200) and 56.50 (400). His times would be faster if there
was a 2020 track season. Fabian is a high-character young man.
Coach contact: Jacob.Hewitt@nkcschools.org
5-11
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference/All-District/All-State player. Rushed 1,400 yards, 9.8 yards per carry, 26 total TDs in 2019 as first-year starter. Defensively has more than 180 tackles over two seasons from robber safety spot.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Todd Berck — Late bloomer. Very fast. Made state track meet in 100-meters as a sophomore. Super hard worker, another SCA kid kid who should have a monster senior year. 27 ACT; offer from Navy. Could play on either side at the next level.
Coach contact: Tberck@sca-kc.org
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: Javarus LeachHeight: 5-10
Weight: 207
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: First team All-League, All-District
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Byron Mattox — Will be a four-year starter. Has an offer from Bowling Green.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
Javarus Leach, Walnut Ridge
File photo by Jeff Harwell
Athlete: Aaron MondayHeight: 5-10
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: 7.2 yards per carry. Only played in five games.
Game film: N/A
High
school coach: Bennett Hansen — Powerful back with good burst, gets north and south and finishes runs. Great teammate and work ethic.
Coach contact: uwsphansen@gmail.com
High school: Valley Falls (Kan.)Athlete: Cade NorrisHeight: 5-11
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Missed three games due to injury, but still made second team All-District RB and first team All-District this past year. Averaged 5.6 yards per catch with six TDs and 10.6 yards per run with three TDs. Averaged 23.4 yards per return with three TDs. Team leading 55 tackles.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Wyatt Hofstra — An outstanding leader and demands the best out of others. First one there, always the last one to leave. Puts work in at practice and is an engine on the field and in the weight room.
Coach contact: wyatt.hofstra@vfalls338.com
Wide receiverHigh school: Belleville East (Belleville, Ill.)Athlete: Jaylen FordHeight: 6-0
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference, 27 receptions, 400 yards, two touchdowns.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Michael Harrison — Jaylen is a smooth outside WR with
good top-end speed and soft hands. He is a physical, strong and a
willing blocker in the run game. He's a threat both as a possession
receiver and a vertical deep threat. Tremendous work ethic, and great
character on and off the field.
Coach contact: mharrison@bths201.org
High school: Benton (Ill.)Athlete: Ayden NewcombHeight: 5-10
Weight: 155
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: All-SIRR Conference unanimous, All-Southern Illinois. 31 catches, 652 yards, 10 TDs.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Justin Groves — 4.98/5.0 GPA, Academic All-State, 4.65
40-yard dash; Punt/kick returner and a solid defensive back. Tremendous feet and IQ.
Coach contact: jgroves@bentonhighschool.org
High school: Decatur Central (Indianapolis)Athlete: Matt CookHeight: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-Mid-State Conference Honorable Mention. 25 receptions, 466 yards, four TDs.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Kyle Enright — Very good receiver who runs great routes,
catches everything and blocks better than most other receivers.
Coach contact: kenright@decaturproud.org
High school: Fairview (Sherwood, Ohio)Athlete:
Doug Rakes Jr.Height: 6-0
Weight: 165
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ecommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Second team All-League WR 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Doug Rakes — Very good speed, quickness and route-running ability.
Coach contact: doug.rakes@centrallocal.org
High school: Ithaca (Mich.)Athlete: Zach PoffHeight: 5-9
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 1st team All-Conference.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Terry Hessbrook — Very athletic, great hands and very good route runner.
Coach contact: hessbroo@ithacaschools.net
High school: King (Chicago)Athlete: J'lyn Drones-AkinsHeight: 6-1
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-Conference
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Derrick Hunter — A good student-athlete who plays football and runs track.
Coach contact: dhunter3@cps.edu
Game film: N/A
High
school coach: Phil Griffin — Team leader, excellent student, National
Honor Society, starter in four sports, burning desire to play.
Coach contact: philnjax1986@gmail.com
High school: North Miami (Denver, Ind.)Athlete: Darian HanleyHeight: 6-3
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 2019 All-State, AP All-State honorable mention, two-time All-Conference. Finished 2019 season with 1,204 rushing yards and 12 TDs. Averaged more than eight yards per carry for the season. Also had 36 catches, 417 yards and 3 TDs. Recorded 86 tackles as a safety.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Joe Grant — Darian Hanley is a do-it-all athlete for us on both sides of the ball and special teams. A three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track). Loves weight room and is a great teammate. Will hold almost every receiving/rushing record at our school when career is over. Very hard working and going to do great things wherever he ends up after high school!
Coach contact: jgrant@nmcs.k12.in.us
High school: Papillion-LaVista South (Papillion, Neb.)Athlete: Jackson HornHeight: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Metro, All-Area Omaha honorable mention. 2019 season: 27 catches, 418 yards and five TDs.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Seth Armstrong — Jackson is a great blend of explosion
and quickness. He has fast hands and even faster feet. He can take off
the top of the coverage and run quick underneath routes and get yards
after the catch.
Coach contact: sarmstrong@paplv.org
High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Ill.)Athlete: Tim Shannon Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: All-Conference.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Adam Polak — Tim is a team player. Being part of a team
where we were over-matched and needed to use Tim pretty much everywhere.
His body frame and speed set him apart from the rest. Tim is
intelligent and eager to continue to learn the game.
Coach contact: adam.polak2@gmail.com
Tim Shannon, St. Joseph
File photo by Anthony Gadomski
Athlete: Zion Owens
Height: 5-11
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-League, second team; 680 yards rushing, 100 receiving, six TDs, 65 tackles, two sacks.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Ryan McSweeney — Explosive athlete, also a state track sprinter. Plays multiple positions on offense and defense. Also returns kicks and punts.
Coach contact: mcsweeneyryan@yahoo.com
High school: Warren (Vincent, Ohio)Athlete: Evan GandeeHeight: 6-1
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: First team, All-Southeast District; All-OVAC; All-Ohio, special mention; 73 catches, 1,039 yards, 12 total TDs; 57 tackles, 10 breakups, four interceptions.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Matt Kimes — Evan is very driven to play at the next level. He's one of the most committed kids I've ever been around. He has tremendous size and strength for a receiver, has great ball skills and continues to develop in all aspects of his game.
Coach contact: matt.kimes@warrenlocal.org
High school: Wyoming (Cincinnati)Athlete: Joop MitchellHeight: 6-2
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: As a junior, Joop was third team All-State, first-team All-District, First Team All-CHL. Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Aaron Hancock —
Joop is a team captain and a top prospect in SW Ohio. Joop has been a three-year, two-way starter. The 2019 Wyoming Cowboys finished 13-1. Coach contact: hancocka@wyomingcityschools.org
Tight end
High school: Pleasanton (Neb.)Athlete: Tyce WestlandHeight: 6-5
Weight: 215
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades:
Final 2019 Stats: 54 catches, 956 yards, 13 TDs (played three games in a
cast). Defense: 70 solo tackles, 82 assists, four interceptions, 11
breakups. 2019 postseason honors: All-State LB and TE/WR.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Ricci Westland — Pleasanton was the runner-up in the
state this year. In December, Tyce bench pressed 245 pounds, squatted
385, cleaned 245, vertical jump of 34 inches. He played TE/WR/DE and LB for
us. He's eighth in Class of 2021 with 3.96 GPA.
Coach contact: rwestland@pleasantonbulldogs.org
High school: Smithville (Ohio)Athlete: Caleb KeibHeight: 6-3
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-WCL, second team. 19.9 yards per catch, 4.6 yards per carry, 80 tackles, 10 TFL, 5.5 sacks.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Mike Baker — A three-sport athlete with good bloodlines. Very hard worker and very explosive. Rushes the passer well, but redirects out to the edge also. An outstanding blocker who we move around as an H-back. Led our team in touchdown catches and yards per catch last season.
Coach contact: gren_mbaker@tccsa.net
High school: Streetsboro (Ohio)Athlete: Carter GiacomoHeight: 6-3
Weight: 215
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Led our team in all receiving categories in 2019 as a TE after sitting out the entire 2018 season with an injury. He averaged 33 yards per reception, with seven TDs. He also led our team in interceptions as a nickel OLB.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Pete Thompson — He has grown close to five inches over the last 14 months. He has a large frame to put on weight and has excellent speed and hands. Good student as well.
Coach contact: pthompson@scsrockets.org
High school: Waupaca (Wis.)Athlete: Hunter MarcomHeight: 6-6
Weight: 220
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 33 catches
Game film: Video
High school coach: Bennett Hansen — Played split wide and in-line TE, will to be physical. Great athlete for his size, basketball player whose skills transition well to football.
Coach contact: uwsphansen@gmail.com
Offensive line
High school: Champaign Central (Champaign, Ill.)Athlete: Ja'Keif GreenHeight: 6-3
Weight: 275
Recommended college level: D-III
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Tim Turner — Humble kid who has not played much varsity
football but is a big body with great feet and, in the right program, he
can flourish.
Coach contact: turnerti@u4sd.org
High school: Champaign Central (Champaign, Ill.)Athlete: Brian BeckerHeight: 6-1
Weight: 280
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 2019 defensive stats: 55 tackles, 10 TFL, six sacks.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Tim Turner — Hard working kid with great feet. He is a three-year varsity starter.
Coach contact: turnerti@u4sd.org
High school: Fairview (Sherwood, Ohio)Athlete: Noah VolzHeight: 6-3
Weight: 260
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Two-year starter.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Doug Rakes —
Has size and frame to play at the next level.Coach contact: doug.rakes@centrallocal.org
High school: Lakin (Kan.)Athlete: Dawson AllerHeight: 5-8
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: First-team All-Hi-Plains League. Plays OL and DL. Two-year starter at center and DL (Shade or 3-Tech). Huge anchor for one of the top offenses and defenses in Western Kansas.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Wyatt Jiru — Dawson is an extremely hard worker. He has made huge strides in the weight room: Squats 500 pounds; bench-presses 290; cleans 290. His biggest attribute is his quickness on the snap and pad level at the line of scrimmage.
Coach contact: wyatt.jiru@usd215.org
High school: Oak Park (Kansas City, Mo.)Athlete: Michael LarsonHeight: 6-4
Weight: 280
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: All-District, second team
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Eric Whited — This is only Michael's second year of playing football. He has transformed into quite a football player. He eats, sleeps and breathes football. He will not be on anyone's radar, but will make a ton of noise in his senior campaign. You cannot miss him on the football field or in the weight-room. He's a great kid with a great attitude and a wiliness to work. He's an old-school soul, farm strong and with a blue-collar work ethic.
Coach contact: eric.whited@nkcschools.org
High school: Oak Park (Kansas City, Mo.)Athlete: Alijah ManningHeight: 5-10
Weight: 300
Recommended college level: DII
Accolades: Unanimous All-District/All-Conference, first team.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Eric Whited — Alijah sustained a patella injury in the winter of 2018 that sidelined him for the 2019 season. He was projected as a starting OL for us after a stellar sophomore season with 44 pancake blocks as a starting guard. Alijah has long arms and fingers and possesses a freakish quickness and strength to go with it. He is back and working like a madman to compete for his senior season.
Coach contact: eric.whited@nkcschools.org
Alijah Manning (56), Oak Park
File photo by David Smith
6-3
Weight: 290
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Four-year varsity starter; two-time first-team All-District; two-time All-conference.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Eric Whited — Jackson is an intelligent lineman who has played both tackle and guard. I believe he has not met his potential yet and still has room to grown, especially in terms of speed, strength and training.
Coach contact: eric.whited@nkcschools.org
High school: Ralston (Neb.)Athlete: Ayden FinkHeight: 6-2
Weight: 255
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Jason Fink — Ayden is four-year letterman for the Rams. He has played every position across both fronts for us. He had his junior season shortened due to injury. Ayden possesses the right size, speed and strength to play at the next level. He brings a high motor and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win. He is also part of the 950-pound weight club.
Coach contact: jason_fink@ralstonschools.org
High school: Ralston (Neb.)Athlete: David HernandezHeight: 6-1
Weight: 260
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Two-time state wrestling medalist
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Jason Fink — David is fairly new to the sports but has made the most of those opportunities. He is a two-time state heavyweight medalist in Class B. He craves the knowledge to be a better athlete and his work ethic is outstanding. He is also part of our 950-pound weight club.
Coach contact: jason_fink@ralstonschools.org
Defensive line
High school: Alliance (Ohio)Athlete: Andrew DatzHeight: 6-2
Weight: 235
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades:
All-league player and will be third-year starter in 2020. He had
300-plus yards receiving and three TDs at tight end. On defense, was constantly
double-teamed but still finished in the top three on the team in sacks
and TFL.
Game film:
VideoHigh school coach: Seth Whiting — A 3.9 GPA
student, he is big and strong, and runs really well. He plays TE/DE for
us but he is a skinny 235. Projects as a D-1 3-tech or 5-tech and
possibly a center on offense. Great kid, respectful and polite, but
incredibly hard working. Would be an asset to any program.
Coach contact: whitingse@alliancecitschools.org
High school: Britton Deerfield (Britton, Mich.)Athlete: Dominic Arriaga Height: 5-9
Weight: 260
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Most Valuable Lineman 2018 and 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Erik Johnson — Hard working young man. An exceptional
student (3.7 GPA) and strives to be the best on the football field. Part
of our powerlifting team that qualified for the state meet. Very good
technique on both sides of the ball.
Coach contact: Erik.johnson@bdschools.us
High school: Clinton Prairie (Frankfort, Ind.)Athlete: Sean PatrickHeight: 6-0
Weight: 295
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-Conference, All-Area: 39 tackles, nine TFL, two sacks, one forced fumble.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Raymond Jones — Extremely strong in the weight room.
Athletic and moves very well for a big guy. Bench presses 405 pounds,
squats 595, power cleans 270.
Coach contact: Rjones@cpsc.k12.in.us
High school: Emporia (Kan.)Athlete: Charles SnyderHeight: 6-5
Weight: 210
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Two-time All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Corby Milleson — Great student, multi-sport athlete.
Leading scorer and rebounder on the basketball team. Loves football,
wants to play over basketball in college.
Coach contact: corby.milleson@usd253.net
High school: Fairfield (Ill.)Athlete: A.J. GonzalezHeight: 6-8
Weight: 340
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference, first team. Black Diamond Conference, first team.
High school coach: Justin Townsend — Great size and very athletic. Excellent run blocker.
Coach contact: jtownsend@fchsmules.com
Accolades: Two-year, two-way starter, first team All-League.
High school coach: Joe Wyant — Good feet for his size, also a good wrestler — top 20 heavyweights in D3 Ohio.
Coach contact: jwyant@eastwoodschools.org
High school: Huntley (Ill.)Athlete: Brad WalkerHeight: 6-2
Weight: 290
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: All-state as a junior, two-time all conference, two-time all area.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Matt Zimolzak — He is a vicious player. Strong, fast and very smart. He has long arms and makes other D-I offensive linemen look silly.
Coach contact: mzimolzak@district158.org
High school: International Academy (Flint, Mich.)Athlete: Tyriq RossHeight: 6-1
Weight: 210
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: First-team, All-League on offense and defense.
High school coach: Jalynn Holmes — Dedicated, intelligent and someone who wants to win.
Coach contact: jalynnh1184@gmail.com
High school: Iola (Kan.)Athlete: Logan BrownHeight: 6-2
Weight: 260
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-state (Wichita) DL in 2019. Unanimous All-Pioneer League DL 2019. 2020 4A heavyweight KS state wrestling champion. Probable All-League in 2018, but broke his foot in second game of season.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: David Daugharthy — Most explosive athlete I have
seen/coached in the high school level at his size. Great kid that has
worked hard for what he has earned. Great in the classroom.
Coach contact: david.daugharthy@usd257.org
High school: Little Wound (Kyle, S.D.)Athlete: Dale PourierHeight: 6-2
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: 54 tackles, 26 solo, 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Nick Shriver — Last season was Dale's first on varsity and he led the conference in sacks, and was among the state leaders. He was second on the team in tackles. Also a state-tournament qualifier in wrestling. He's aggressive, quick and shows great hands as an edge rusher.
Coach contact: nickshriver@ymail.com
High school: Miamisburg (Ohio)Athlete: Spencer HargerHeight: 6-0
Weight: 265
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-Southwest Ohio, first team. All-GWOC.
High
school coach: Lance Schneider — Strong, athletic DT, with good
leadership skills and will be a very good collegiate-level player.
Coach contact: lschneider@miamisburg.k12.oh.us
High school: Talawanda (Oxford, Ohio)Athlete: Nathon DetherageHeight: 6-2
Weight: 270
Recommended college level: D-II
High
school coach: Larry Cox — Last season played both ways on DL-OL, which
is very difficult to do. He is also a very good heavyweight wrestler. He
was conference runner-up.
Coach contact: coxl@talawanda.org
High school: Trinity (Garfield Heights, Ohio)Athlete: Sean ArthHeight: 6-0
Weight: 210
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades:
Second-team all-league. Ranked 19th in tackles for Ohio in 2019.
Honorable Mention All-District, 110 tackles, 15 TFL, five sacks.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Ryan McSweeney — Strong, fundamentally sound defensive
end. High motor and anchor of the DL. Extremely good athlete for the
defensive line. Bench presses 275 pounds, squats 385, power cleans 245
and deadlifts 500.
Coach contact: mcsweeneyran@yahoo.com
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: Ras AndersonHeight: 6-3
Weight: 230
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Starter on 10-0 team.
Game film: Video
High school coach: Byron Mattox — Smart and hard worker.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: JaQuan WhittedHeight: 6-2
Weight: 215
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-League honorable mention.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Byron Mattox — Smart. Great kid and great player.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
High school: Waupaca (Wis.)Athlete: James SternweisHeight: 6-2
Weight: 215
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Disruptive DL shortened season due to injury.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Bennett Hansen — Disruptive player defensively. Offensively plays with great balance and has tremendous strength. Great frame and effort is very high, plays to the whistle every play.
Coach contact: uwsphansen@gmail.com
Linebackers
High school: Britton Deerfield (Britton, Mich.)Athlete: Carter ForeHeight: 6-0
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Honorable mention All-League. Team defensive MVP in 2018 and 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Erik Johnson — Started at linebacker on varsity for past
three seasons. Led the team in tackles his sophomore and junior season.
Last year, had 95.5 total tackles, including 9.5 for loss, forced three
fumbles, recovered three and had an interception. Carter has a nose for
ball and has the speed to run sideline-to-sideline.
Coach contact: Erik.johnson@bdschools.us
High school: Charlevoix (Mich.)Athlete: Luke SnyderHeight: 6-1
Weight: 230
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: All-state, All-conference, All-area dream team.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Coach Jess — Hard worker, instinctive, great tackler.
Coach contact: rayderfootball@gmail.com
High school: Edison (Richmond, Ohio)Athlete: Vinnie MarcinoHeight: 5-9
Weight: 215
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Three-year starter.
High
school coach: Shane O'Brien — High character athlete, good leader, hard
worker, great attitude. Two-way starter at FB and Mike LB. High
football IQ.
Coach contact: Shane.obrien@edisonwildcats.org
High school: Fairview (Sherwood, Ohio)Athlete: Aaron LaymanHeight: 5-11
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Second team All-League 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Doug Rakes
— High motor and very hard working athlete. Coach contact: doug.rakes@centrallocal.org
High school: International Academy (Flint, Mich.)Athlete: Devon BrickeyHeight: 5-9
Weight: 150
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Second-team All-League defense.
High school coach: Jalynn Holmes — Wants to be great. Leaves everything on the field and in the classroom.
Coach contact: jalynnh1184@gmail.com
High school: Ithaca (Mich.)Athlete: Derek DraherHeight: 6-0
Weight: 200
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: First team All-Conference linebacker.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Terry Hessbrook — Very physical player.
Coach contact: hessbroo@ithacaschools.net
High school: Cambridge City Lincoln (Cambridge City, Ind.)Athlete: Jacob ErvinHeight: 5-11
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference and Player of the Year nominee. All-State nominee.
High
school coach: Bryan Ervin — 4.3 GPA, first in academic class, 15 tackles
per game in 2019. Motivated, hard working and smart. Plays
sideline-to-sideline and knows the game. Able to play many positions.
Also an excellent long snapper.
Coach contact: berv249@gmail.com
High school: Minneapolis South (Minneapolis)Athlete: Nick FlaskampHeight: 5-10
Weight: 190
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 2019 Twin Cities Blue Defensive Player of the Year, Linebacker of the Year, All- District.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Josh Zoucha — Nick has a 3.6 GPA, is a three-time state
wrestling qualifier. As a junior, he went to state in two track events.
Had 75 tackles as a sophomore and was top five in the state with 130
tackles as a junior. He will also be our starting running back his
senior year and the only reason he wasn't the starter last year was
because he was the lead fullback for a D-I player who will graduate this
spring.
Coach contact: joshzoucha@gmail.com
High school: St. Paul (Neb.)Athlete: Eli LarsonHeight: 6-0
Weight: 214
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: 2000-plus yards rushing as a junior; All-State LB and RB, first team.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Rusty Fuller — He has been offered from Chadron State
College already. Has visited Nebraska and Wyoming. We look for him to
land at Wyoming, SDSU, NDSU, USD, or Nebraska.
Coach contact: rusty.fuller@spwildcat.org
High school: St. Teresa (Decatur, Ill.)Athlete: Austin FitzpatrickHeight: 6-5
Weight: 230
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: As sophomore in 2018, All-League, Conference and District.
High
school coach: Bryan Kenney, Assistant Coach — Austin is an incredible
athlete and an even better young man. Austin tore his knee up during 7-on-7 last year before the season started. He was still a huge supporter
of our team. ... During his sophomore season he took over at inside
linebacker and had an outstanding year. As the year went on he became a
dominate defender. ... His instincts athleticism and effort helped he
become one of the best linebackers in the county. For this upcoming year,
we are expecting Austin to start both ways for us and be a huge
mismatch on offense. He has incredible hands and leaping ability, which
will lead to many big plays. I feel Austin's best football is ahead of
him as he learns the game more and grows into his frame. He has been
working throughout the off season in the weight room and rehabbing his
knee in order to get back out on the field this fall.
Coach contact: bryankenney7203@gmail.com
High school: St. Thomas More (Champaign, Ill.)Athlete: Averi HughesHeight: 6-3
Weight: 210
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: All-Conference and All-Area.
Game film:
High school coach: Nathan Watson — An all-around good kid. When he grows into his body he will play at an even higher level.
Coach contact: watson.nathan.k@gmail.com
High school: Streetsboro (Ohio)Athlete: Donny WashingtonHeight: 6-1
Weight: 205
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades:
All-League first team; NEO Inland Region, second team; Second on team
in tackles and rushing yards; averaged more than 8 yards per carry.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Pete Thompson — Excellent prospect as an OLB, spur or bandit.
Coach contact: pthompson@scsrockets.org
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: Myles GarrettHeight: 6-1
Weight: 188
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Starter on 10-0 team.
High school coach: Byron Mattox — Great kid and great player.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: Seven HarperHeight: 6-3
Weight: 195
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Starting DE-OLB on 10-0 team.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Byron Mattox — Great kid and hard worker. His dad is Roger Harper, who played at Ohio State and the NFL, including the Atlanta Falcons.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
High school: Payton College Prep (Chicago)Athlete: Joe SavaianoHeight: 6-0
Weight: 205
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: First-team All-Conference.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Lucy Gold — An asset to our team on and off the field.
Extremely hard working and dedicated. Additionally, he squats 415
pounds, benches 250. He has talked to Ivy League schools. However, he
has no stars or offers. Joe may be flying under the radar due to the
size of our football program, but he is an incredible athlete,
team-member, leader, and football player. Any team that has Joe is
gaining an all-around athlete and person.
Coach contact: lgold@cps.edu
High school: Waupaca (Wis.)Athlete:
Kyle HammHeight: 5-10
Weight: 185
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Leading tackler in 2019. Two-year starter. Moved to DL due to depth.
High school coach: Bennett Hansen — Great tackler, very physical player. Played out of position due to depth issues. Natural instincts while pursuing the ball.
Coach contact: uwsphansen@gmail.com
Defensive back
High school: Auburn (Neb.)Athlete: Connor ClarkHeight: 6-0
Weight: 170
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades:
First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, All-State Honorable
Mention. 2019 Stats: Receiving: 23 receptions for 347 yards and two TDs.
Rushing: 77 carries for 469 yards and five TDs. Defense: 34 Tackles (23 Solo,
11 Asst), three INTs, eight kick returns for 140 yards, two punt returns for 44 yards.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Tony Janssen — Versatile athlete. Tough. Great teammate. Loves the game.
Coach contact: tony.janssen@apsbulldogs.org
High school: Bridgeport (Mich.)Athlete: Darnell JacksonHeight: 5-9
Weight: 150
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 75 yards receiving per game.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Kevin Marshall — A lockdown DB. Very quick, coachable player, great attitude and a leader.
Coach contact: kmarshall5432@gmail.com
High school: Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township, Mich.)Athlete: Draven WilsonHeight: 6-2
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: Second-leading tackler on a 9-1 team, three-sport athlete.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Scott Merchant — Long and physical, has a lot of room to fill out. 4.0 GPA and 31 ACT (10th grade).
Coach contact: smerchant@cvs.k12.mi.us
High school: Clarkson/Leigh (Clarkson, Neb.)Athlete: Tommy McEvoyHeight: 6-2
Weight: 195
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades:
First team, All-District as freshman. First Team, All-District &
1st Team All-State as sophomore. Injured junior year.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Jim Clarkson — Tommy is a very explosive athlete. The son
of our offensive coordinator, so he's a coaches kid and has a high
football intelligence. He is a 4.0 student, a great kid that is well
liked and respected. He was voted team captain the last two years. He
tore his ACL weeks before the start of the 2019 season. He was still a
big part of the team and was a leader even from the sidelines. Colleges
have continued to talk to Tommy, I believe he is a FCS and maybe even a
borderline FBS player and has heard from a handful of schools.
Coach contact: jclarkson@clarkson.esu7.org
High school: Edison (Richmond, Ohio)Athlete: Izack McClurgHeight: 6-1
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: Two-year starter.
High
school coach: Shane O'Brien — Raw talent. High-energy, hard worker,
very athletic, competitive. Only one year playing experience but was two-way
starter in first season. Multiple big plays at WR and starter in
defensive backfield.
Coach contact: shane.obrien@edisonwildcats.org
High school: Fairview (Sherwood, Ohio)Athlete: Luke Timbrook Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades:
First team All-League LB 2018 and 2019, First team All-League RB 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Doug Rakes — Hard nosed, physical defender with good athleticism.
Coach contact: doug.rakes@centrallocal.org
High school: Huntley (Ill.)Athlete: Alex JankeHeight: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-area, all-conference.
High school coach: Matt Zimolzak — Alex can play any position on the field. He's our slot, DB, kick returner and any other position we can get him to play. He's a three-sport athlete and the fastest kid we have on the team. He's an angry defensive player that loves to hit and currently is one takeaway shy of leading the most in school history with an entire year left.
Coach contact: mzimolzak@district158.org
Athlete: Alex ColemanHeight: 5-9
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: No awards yet but they are coming.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Derrick Hunter — A good student-athlete who stands out in football and track.
Coach contact: dhunter3@cps.edu
High school: King (Chicago)Athlete: Cortez HarveyHeight: 5-10
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-Conference.
Game film: N/A
High school coach: Derrick Hunter — A good student-athlete who stands out in football and track.
Coach contact: dhunter3@cps.edu
High school: Lawton (Mich.)Athlete: Connor DeVriesHeight: 6-2
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: All-State HM Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, AP. MLIVE Kalamazoo Dream Team, first team All-Conference.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach/comment: Wade Waldrup — Connor is very comparable to Jalen
Jones, who recently signed with Ferris State. He's a physical player
that players on the other teams are aware of where he's at on the field.
Big hitter.
Coach contact: wwaldrup@mattawanschools.org
High school: North Central (Indianapolis)Athlete: Theran JohnsonHeight: 6-0
Weight: 178
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: IFCA-All-State, All-MIC.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Kevin O'Shea — Runs a 4.45 40. Long, great ball skills.
3.57 GPA. Great press man. Has Big 10 and MAC offers and was just
getting offers when COVID hit.
Coach contact: koshea@msdwt.k12.in.us
High school: North Mahaska (New Sharon, Iowa)Athlete: Dylan KlinkerHeight: 5-9
Weight: 150
Recommended college level: D-III
Accolades: All-District.
High
school coach: Phil Griffin — Very self-motivated. Versatile athlete,
dedicated to the weight room and is an excellent student.
Coach contact: philnjax1986@gmail.com
High school: Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)Athlete: Daaron BrownHeight: 5-11
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: Starter on 10-0 team.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Byron Mattox — Great kid, smart and will be a three-year starter.
Coach contact: bmattox1@hotmail.com
Athlete
High school: Athens (The Plains, Ohio)Athlete: Joey MooreHeight: 6-0
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: FBS
Accolades: All-League, All-District, All-Ohio.
Game film: VideoHigh
school coach: Nathan White — Joey is our quarterback but likely a DB at
the next level. Great with the ball in his hands. Loves contact. Runs
the alley and tackles well.
Coach contact: nwhite@athenscsd.org
High school: Bridgeport (Mich.)Athlete: Ameir PickettHeight: 5-10
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: 85 yards rushing per game.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Kevin Marshall — Hard working player with just raw uncut skills.
Coach contact: kmarshall5432@gmail.com
High school: Madison (Ind.)Athlete: Trenton BarnesHeight: 6-0
Weight: 180
Recommended college level: DII
Accolades:
Stats for junior season as two-way starter: 690 All-purpose yards; six
total TD; 50 tackles; 29 solos; four interceptions; six deflections;
one block. All-Conference.
Game film: Video
High school coach: LeRoy
Wilson — High-character young man with an incredible work ethic. Carries
a 3.66 GPA and was named to the All-Conference All-Academic team. We
expect bigger and better things for Trenton's future.
Coach contact: lwilson@madison.k12.in.us
High school: New London (Ohio)Athlete: Kenyon CatheyHeight: 5-6
Weight: 160
Recommended college level: D-II
Accolades: Second team All-Firelands Conference defense; HM OPSWA Northwest District defense; 17 receptions, 124 yards, TD, 51 tackles, four TFL.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Kemmes Keys — Hard working athlete, utilized in various positions due to athleticism. Undersized but plays much bigger. Excels on both sides of the ball; offensively at RB and WR; defensive at SS.
Coach contact: kkeys@newlondon.k12.oh.us
SpecialtyHigh school: Fairview (Sherwood, Ohio)Athlete: Caleb FrankHeight: 6-2
Weight: 175
Recommended college level: FCS
Accolades: HM All-Ohio WR 2018, third team All-Ohio DB 2019, first team All-League WR 2019, first team DB 2019.
Game film: VideoHigh school coach: Doug Rakes — Very good athlete who also has the potential to be a great kicker at the next level.
Coach contact: doug.rakes@centrallocal.org
