Grandview Heights High School senior Luke Lachey HighlightsWatch the Division I prospect in action during his junior 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.
Grandview Heights senior tight end Luke Lachey currently holds 22 offers, including SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 schools.
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Key names to know Fridays this fall.
Player, School, Ht, Wt, Graduating Class
* Makya Matthews, Wheelersburg, 5-9, 175 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division V All-Ohio. Had 49 receptions for 924 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 267 yards and six touchdowns. Also returned 26 kicks for 582 yards and two touchdowns. Named SOC II Conference Defensive Player of the Year after making 22 tackles, three interceptions and three forced fumbles as a defensive back.
* Terry Lockett Jr., St. John (Ashtabula), 6-0, 185 (2020)Two-sport standout holds D-I offers in football (Nebraska, Michigan State, Minnesota, Iowa, Cincinnati, Purdue and Rutgers) and basketball (Hampton). Caught 19 passes for 466 yards and seven touchdowns in four games last year. Plays hoops at Spire Academy.
* Luke Lachey, Grandview Heights (Columbus), 6-6, 206 (2020)Son of NFL Hall of Famer Jim Lachey is highly sought after prospect who was second team
@EFrantzMP’s All-Ohio. Currently holds 22 offers including LSU, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Iowa, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. Second team
OPSWA Division VI All-Ohio. Caught 38 passes for 649 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Highly-touted tight end prospect has excelled at receiver and quarterback the last two years. Caught 41 passes for 892 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore. Threw for 2,0005 yards, rushed for 826 yards and accounted for 26 total touchdowns as a junior. Bowling Green commit holds nine offers.
2018 Ohio HS Football Statewide Postseason Brackets* David Griffin, Elyria Catholic, 5-9, 175 (2020)Third team
OPSWA Division V All-Ohio. Averaged 16.1 yards per catch (627 receiving yards) and caught seven touchdowns.
* Tyler Bean, Pymatuning Valley (Andover), 6-1, 170 (2021)Third team
OPSWA Division VI All-Ohio. Had 25 receptions for 601 yards (averaged 24 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns. Also rushed 41 times for 171 yards.
* Caleb Gallwitz, East Knox (Howard), 5-10, 175 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division VI All-Ohio. Caught 44 passes for 973 yards and nine touchdowns. Also rushed for 242 yards.
2018 Ohio HS Football Statewide Statistics* Kelly Hendershot, Shadyside, 6-2, 167 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division VI All-Ohio. Caught 44 passes for 712 yards and seven touchdowns. Also ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns.
* Matthew Mullen, Garaway (Sugarcreek), 5-9, 160 (2020)Third team
OPSWA Division VI All-Ohio. Had 44 receptions for 606 yards and four touchdowns.
* Ethan Hartley, Mapleton (Ashland), 5-10, 180 (2021)First team
OPSWA Division VII All-Ohio. Caught 57 passes for 1,026 yards (averaged 18 yards per catch).
* Jason Bartosik, Cuyahoga Heights (Cleveland), 6-3, 184 (2020)First team
OPSWA Division VII All-Ohio selection caught 34 passes for 686 yards and six touchdowns. Had three interceptions as a safety.
* Kyle Zygmunt, Independence, 6-1, 160 (2022)Led team with 37 receptions, 404 receiving yards and four touchdown catches as a freshman.
* Nick Laposky, Wellington, 6-3, 175 (2020)Tight end caught 10 passes for 90 yards and three touchdowns. Registered 70 tackles on defense.
