Ohio High School Football '20: small school linebackers
By Eric Frantz
Apr 8, 2020, 9:30am
Take note of these returning talents...opposing offenses will come August.
Ironton High School linebacker Reid Carrico HighlightsWatch the All-Ohio selection and Ohio State commit in action during last year's Division V state final. Who are Ohio's top returning high school football players entering the 2020 season? The Buckeye State has a deep talent pool. These are some of the sharks. Kickoff is coming.

Ironton linebacker and Ohio State recruit Reid Carrico was the OPSWA Division V Ohio Defensive Player of the Year last season.
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Ohio HS Football '20: Small School Linebackers (Div. V-VII) Key names to know Fridays this fall.
Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class
Reid Carrico,
Ironton, 6-3, 225, 2021
Austin Francis,
Miami East (Casstown), 5-8, 152, 2022
Evan Carpenter,
Martins Ferry, 6-2, 210, 2021
Chase Fortkamp,
Wickliffe, 6-2, 210, 2021
Zach Kwiatkowski,
Eastwood (Pemberville), 5-6, 162, 2021
Devin Oligee,
Madison (Middletown), 5-8, 165, 2021
Jake Hurst,
Mechanicsburg, 5-9, 165, 2022
Dylan Hart,
Fort Frye (Beverly), 6-1, 215, 2021
Tyler Knight,
Mogadore, 5-10, 190, 2022
Braden Anderson,
Worthington Christian, 6-0, 180, 2021
Braylon Green,
Fairbanks (Milford Center), 6-3, 190, 2021
Carson Meyer,
Archbold, 5-11, 190, 2021
Ty Williams,
Hillsdale (Jeromesville), 6-2, 205, 2021
Hayden Garrow,
Columbia (Columbia Station), 5-10, 175, 2023
Mikey Nusser,
Southeastern (Chillicothe), 5-7, 190, 2021
2019 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason BracketsDrew Unangst,
Wellington, 6-1, 185, 2022
Eric Hurtt,
Adena (Frankfort), 5-11, 225, 2021
Max Hoying,
Fort Loramie, 5-11, 200, 2021
Will Oldaker,
Eastern (Reedsville), 6-3, 260, 2021
Phillip Gibson-Perry,
Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester), 6-0, 200, 2021
Carter Dennis,
River (Hannibal), 5-11, 170, 2021
Cade Denius,
Shenandoah (Sarahsville), 5-7, 150, 2021
Cameron Hollobaugh,
John F. Kennedy Catholic (Warren), 6-0, 200, 2021
Grant Meier,
Marion Local (Maria Stein), 5-11, 185, 2021
Joe Pantelidis,
Waterford, 6-2, 180, 2021
Will Stieber,
St. Paul (Norwalk), 5-8, 155, 2022
John Edwards,
Lehman Catholic (Sidney), 5-10, 185, 2022
Ryan Vollman,
Independence, 5-10 190, 2021
2019 Ohio HS Football Statewide StatisticsTrey Godfrey,
Mississinawa Valley (Union City), 5-11, 235, 2021
Dylan Spivey,
New Miami (Hamilton), 5-10, 200, 2021
Caleb Mullins,
Symmes Valley (Willow Wood), 6-1, 210, 2021
Nathan Gilligan,
McDonald, 5-11, 190, 2022
Clay Dean,
Windham, 6-1, 205, 2021
Drew Hess,
Newark Catholic, 6-2, 180, 2021
Deion Parker,
Danville, 5-7, 170, 2022
Ryan Dick,
Tuscarawas Central Catholic (New Philadelphia), 5-11, 185, 2021
Adam Moser,
Malvern, 5-8, 170, 2021
Blake Harshbarger,
Allen East (Harrod), 5-10, 175, 2021
Zack Czako,
Cardinal (Middlefield), 5-10, 205, 2022
Dearis Thomas,
Deer Park (Cincinnati), 6-0, 190, 2022
Ameer Cunningham,
Norwayne (Creston), 6-2, 190, 2021
Riordin Stauffer, Fairbanks (Milford Center), 6-2, 210, 2022
2019 Ohio HS Football Pictures
Trenton Newkirk,
Newcomerstown, 6-2, 210, 2022
Cody Taylor,
Wynford (Bucyrus), 5-9, 155, 2021
Colt Conover,
Blanchester, 5-8, 180, 2021
Lane Mefford,
Indian Lake (Lewistown), 5-11, 190, 2021
Rudy Scanlon,
Shawnee (Springfield), 6-0, 185, 2021
Josey Kelly,
Westfall (Williamsport), 5-11, 187, 2021
Cameron Deere, Ironton, 5-11, 185, 2021
J.D. Brumfield,
Fairland (Proctorville), 5-9, 190, 2022
Brock Eggers,
Wellston, 5-10, 190, 2021
Evan Lintz,
Northwest (McDermott), 5-9, 225, 2022
Christian Keys,
Portsmouth, 5-6, 156, 2021
Quintin Lott,
Amanda-Clearcreek, 6-0, 200, 2021
Garrett Hershberger,
Garaway (Sugarcreek), 6-0, 202, 2021

New Miami linebacker Dylan Spivey helped the Vikings reach the Division VII postseason last fall.
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