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Springfield senior Moses Douglass is ranked the 12th best senior prospect in Ohio regardless of division and the 34th best safety recruit nationally according to the 247sports.com composite rankings. He's headed to Kentucky.
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Key names to know Fridays this fall.
Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class
Moses Douglass, Springfield, 6-2, 190 (2019)Kentucky commit is ranked the 12th best senior prospect in Ohio regardless of division and the 34th best safety recruit nationally according to the 247sports.com composite rankings. Had 65 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries last season. Holds 31 offers including Alabama, Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Job Rand, Euclid, 5-9, 165, Jr.Second team
OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Northeast Lakes District. Had 78 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries last season.
Matt Salopek, Archbishop Hoban (Akron), 6-1, 190 (2019)Miami (OH) commit was first team
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio last season. Had 74 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks, six interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
Mark Lee Jr., Northland (Columbus), 5-10, 165 (2019)Eastern Michigan commit was second team
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio last season after registering seven interceptions and 28 tackles.
2017 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason BracketsJalin Lake , Briggs (Columbus), 6-1, 170 (2019)Second team
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio last season after snagging six interceptions.
Justin Harris, Wayne (Huber Heights), 6-0, 180 (2019)Honorable mention
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Southwest District. Had 70 tackles and four interceptions last year.
Jestin Jacobs, Northmont (Clayton), 6-4, 199 (2019)Iowa commit was honorable mention
OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Southwest District.
PaSean Wimberly, Whitmer (Toledo), 5-9, 160 (2019)Third team
OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Northwest District. Had 64 tackles and three interceptions.
2017 Ohio HS Football Statewide Statistics
A.J. Cook, Lancaster, 6-1, 180 (2019)Honorable mention
OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Central District. Had 55 tackles, three forced fumbles and two interceptions in eight games.
Dylan Dagley, Wooster, 5-10, 175 (2019)Honorable mention
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Northeast Inland District selection has nine interceptions in two years. Doubles as a standout quarterback where he accounted for 29 touchdowns last season.
Qian Magwood, Walnut Ridge (Columbus), 6-0, 160 (2020)Third team
OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Central District. Dual-threat had nine total touchdowns and four interceptions.
Akron Hoban senior Matt Salopek had 74 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks, six interceptions and two defensive touchdowns last season. He's headed to Miami (OH).
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