Ohio High School Football '20: small school defensive linemen

By Eric Frantz Apr 16, 2020, 9:00am

Take note of these returning talents...opposing offenses will come August.

Johnstown-Monroe High School defensive linemen Jake Lusk Highlights
Watch the All-Ohio selection in action during his junior season.

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.

Ohio HS Football '20: Small School Defensive Linemen (Div. V-VII)

Key names to know Fridays this fall.



Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class

Jake Lusk, Johnstown-Monroe, 6-4, 230, 2022
Zach Prater, Ridgewood (West Lafayette), 6-1, 290, 2021                            
Blake Landis, Eastwood (Pemberville), 6-2, 201, 2021
C.K. McSwain, Lutheran East (Cleveland Heights), 6-2, 205, 2021
Gyvnn Mendenhall, Columbus Academy (Gahanna), 6-3, 215, 2022
Steven Kintner, Liberty-Benton (Findlay), 6-0, 184, 2021

2019 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason Brackets

Spencer Mesaros, Southeast (Ravenna), 6-0, 205, 2022
Gunner King, Columbus Grove, 6-2, 275, 2021
Thomas Lenhart, Fort Frye (Beverly), 6-0, 225, 2021
Braden Medley, Fort Frye (Beverly), 5-11, 200, 2021
Eli Franks, McComb, 6-3, 268, 2022
John Tropf, Newbury, 6-0, 200, 2021

2019 Ohio HS Football Statewide Statistics

Dylan Finkbine, Tri-Village (New Madison), 6-3, 177, 2021
Mack Fortman, Fort Loramie, 6-2, 265, 2021
Cole Miller, Waterford, 6-0, 165, 2021
Gage Joseph, Shadyside, 5-11, 210, 2022
Caleb Teague, Wellington, 6-5, 190, 2021
Duncan Cooper, Covington, 6-0, 180, 2021

2019 Ohio HS Football Pictures



Nic Burris, Buckeye Trail (Lore City), 5-9, 227, 2021
Jordan Williams, Fairland (Proctorville), 6-3, 186, 2021
Flint Barger, Oak Hill, 6-5, 230, 2021
Jake Gehring, South Range (Canfield), 6-2, 205, 2021
Hunter Darrah, Buckeye Local (Rayland), 6-6, 215, 2022