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Moeller senior RJ Khayo has led the Crusaders in receiving for two straight seasons. Also owns career kickoff returns for touchdowns of 99 (school record), 98 and 88 yards.
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Key names to know Fridays this fall.
Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class
Trevon Raphael, Solon, 6-3, 190 (2019)Considered the state’s top receiver prospect (No. 15 overall regardless of position) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings. Holds 11 offers including Michigan, West Virginia, Penn State, Missouri, Maryland and Kentucky. Caught 23 passes for 521 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Added touchdowns via return and rushing.
Tyshawn Lighty, Lorain, 5-10, 170 (2020)Third team OPSWA D-I All-Ohio last year after catching 26 passes for 620 yards and 11 touchdowns. Also returned two kicks for touchdowns and had six interceptions on defense.
RJ Khayo, Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati), 5-9, 160 (2019)HM OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Southwest District and Greater Catholic League South Division last season after leading the Crusaders in receiving for the second straight season. Caught 46 passes for 432 yards and four touchdowns as a junior after catching 38 passes for 459 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore. Also owns career kickoff returns for touchdowns of 99 (school record), 98 and 88 yards.
Jase Bowen, Central Catholic (Toledo), 6-1, 178 (2019)Michigan State receiver commit was third team OPSWA D-III All-Ohio last season at punter. Holds 15 offers including Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Northwestern and Virginia. Has scored 23 total touchdowns the last two years. Considered the state’s second-best receiver prospect (No. 24 overall regardless of position) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Kyle Trischler, Elder (Cincinnati), 5-10, 175 (2019)HM OPSWA D-I All-Ohio and first team All-Southwest District and GCL South last season after leading the Panthers in receptions (66) and receiving yards (786). Caught four touchdowns.
2017 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason BracketsMichael Brown-Stephens, Springfield, 5-10, 175 (2019)Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 75 overall) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Trey Reddick, Clay (Oregon), 6-0, 155 (2019)HM OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Northwest District last season.
Aman Thornton, Mifflin (Columbus), 6-2, 180 (2019)Third team OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Central District last season caught 34 passes for 860 yards and 14 touchdowns. Also a talented track and field runner.
Quintel Kent, St. Edward (Lakewood), 6-0, 170 (2019)Led the Eagles in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last season. Holds seven offers including Michigan, Bowling Green, Ball State, Northern Illinois and Kent State. Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 55 overall) according to the 247sports.com composite rankings.
Donoven Hall, Wooster, 5-9, 155 (2019)HM OPSWA D-II All-Ohio and first team All-Northeast Inland District last season.
2017 Ohio HS Football Statewide Statistics
Dre’Von Lindsay, Euclid, 6-1, 173 (2019)Second team Northeast Lakes District last year. Holds an offer from Bowling Green. Considered the state’s third-best receiver prospect (No. 53 overall regardless of position) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Tre'von Morgan, Washington (Massillon), 6-6, 215 (2019)Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 74 overall) according to the 247sports.com composite rankings.
Devon Fox, Maple Heights, 5-10, 175 (2019)Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 78 overall) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Syncere Jones, Colerain (Cincinnati), 6-1, 185 (2019)Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 106 overall) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
2017 Ohio HS Football PicturesTre Radford, Twinsburg, 6-3, 180 (2019)Considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 111 overall) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Kalil Branham, Northland (Columbus), 6-1, 190 (2020)Michigan commit is considered the state’s top junior receiver prospect (No. 5 overall regardless of position) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Chris Scott, Pickerington North, 6-3, 175 (2020)Considered one of the state’s top junior prospects (No. 19 overall regardless of position) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
Colerain senior Syncere Jones is considered one of state’s top prospects (No. 106 overall) according to the 247sportscom composite rankings.
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