Roger Bacon High School junior Cory Kiner's HighlightsWatch the four-star prospect in action during his sophomore season. Who are Ohio's top returning high school football players entering the 2019 season? The Buckeye State has a deep talent pool. These are some of the sharks. Kickoff is coming.
Sandusky senior Terion Stewart ran for 2,744 yards and 42 touchdowns last season.
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Key names to know Fridays this fall.
Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class
* Cory Kiner, Roger Bacon (Cincinnati), 5-9, 205 (2021)Second team
OPSWA Division IV All-Ohio selection is highly regarded four-star prospect (according to
247sports.com) that is considered one of the country’s top 10 running back recruits in the country in his class. Currently holds 15 offers including Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan State and Minnesota. Set school single-season records for rushing yards (1,740) and rushing touchdowns (26). Two-time first team All-Greater Catholic League Co-Ed Division selection became first sophomore to win the GCL’s Offensive Player of the Year award last season
* Terion Stewart, Sandusky, 5-9, 205 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division III All-Ohio is the reigning Northwest District Offensive Player of the Year and committed to Bowling Green. Ran for 2,744 yards and 42 touchdowns. Also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and caught two touchdown passes.
* Jack Porter, Kenston (Chagrin Falls), 5-10, 180 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division III All-Ohio and reigning Northeast Lakes District Offensive Player of the Year. Rushed for 2,415 yards and 32 touchdowns on 416 carries and caught 15 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown. Has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from Wake Forest.
* Branden McDonald, Archbishop Alter (Kettering), 6-1, 225 (2021)Ran for 1,511 yards and 17 touchdowns. Three-star prospect holds offers from Toledo, Akron and Kent State.
High school quarterback projects as an athlete in college where he has committed to Miami (OH). Holds nine offers, including Minnesota, Tulane and Air Force. Threw for 1,065 yards and rushed for 766. Accounted for 18 total touchdowns.
2018 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason Brackets* Tyler Scott, Norton, 6-1, 170 (2020)Second team
OPSWA Division III All-Ohio. Rushed for 1,512 and 23 touchdowns. Also returned kickoffs 91-, 93- and 99-yards for touchdowns. Accounted for 164 total points. Three-star prospect holds 10 offers, including Nebraska, Indiana, Michigan State and Syaracuse. Has committed to Cincinnati.
* Evan Kaeck, Wapakoneta, 6-1, 205 (2020)Third team
OPSWA Division III All-Ohio. Rushed for 1,018 yards and 17 touchdowns.
* Tayveon Crawford, Steubenville, 5-11, 195 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division IV All-Ohio and Co-Eastern District Offensive Player of the Year. Ran for 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns.
* Jamarcus Carroll, Unioto (Chillicothe), 5-9, 200 (2020)Third team
OPSWA Division IV All-Ohio. Rushed 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns.
* Garret Proxmire, Jonathan Alder (Plain City), 6-0, 180 (2020)Third team
OPSWA Division IV All-Ohio. Rushed for 1,369 yards and 11 touchdowns.
2018 Ohio HS Football Statewide Statistics* Jack Robinson, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (Chardon), 5-11, 190 (2020)First team All-Northeast Lakes District. Rushed for 1,001 yards and scored 13 total touchdowns. Defensively had 53 tackles, 11 tackles-for-loss and six interceptions at linebacker.
* Payton Shoemaker, Waverly, 5-9, 155 (2020)Second team
OPSWA Division III All-Ohio. Rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns. Had 1.900 total yards. Excelled on defense with 42.5 tackles, 11 tackles-for-loss and five interceptions.
* Krys Riley-Richardson, Streetsboro, 6-1, 225 (2020)First team All-Northeast Lakes District. Rushed for 1,050 yards and 15 touchdowns. Also registered 81 tackles on defense.
* Kaleb Wright, Southeast (Ravenna), 5-9, 160 (2021)First team All-Northeast Lakes District. Rushed for 1,287 yards and 14 total touchdowns. Had 38 tackles on defense.
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* Brandon Simoniette, Warren (Vincent), 6-2, 175 (2020)First team All-Southeast District. Versatile player ran for three touchdowns, had three touchdown receptions and threw for two touchdowns.
* James Armstrong, Gallia Academy (Gallipolis), 5-11, 175 (2021)First team All-Southeast District. Rushed for 301 yards and had 428 yards receiving. Accounted for nine touchdowns.
* De'Zion Coleman, Hughes (Cincinnati), 5-10, 170 (2020)First team All-Southwest District. Rushed for 863 yards and seven touchdowns. Had 475 return yards.
* Evan Reinhart, Field (Mogadore), 5-11, 190 (2020)First team All-Northeast Lakes District.
* Christian Vance, New Lexington, 6-0, 181 (2020)First team All-Southeast District.
