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  • Trace Heminger - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    2

    Trace Heminger

    Jr. Marysville, Ohio Marysville
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    Junior Marysville, Ohio Marysville
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  • Connor Stephens - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'11" 175 lbs
    2

    Connor Stephens

    So. Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
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    Sophomore Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
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  • Jordan Ghant - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'8" 185 lbs
    3

    Jordan Ghant

    Jr. Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge Reinhardt
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    Junior Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge Reinhardt
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  • Cade Williams - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'1" 185 lbs
    3

    Cade Williams

    Jr. Louisville, Ky. Jeffersonville
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    Junior Louisville, Ky. Jeffersonville
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  • Vicean Sample - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'8" 160 lbs
    4

    Vicean Sample

    Jr. Toledo, Ohio St. John’s
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    Junior Toledo, Ohio St. John’s
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  • Quin Schroeder - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 165 lbs
    4

    Quin Schroeder

    Jr. Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic
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    Junior Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic
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  • John Banks Jr. - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'10" 220 lbs
    5

    John Banks Jr.

    Jr. Columbus, Ohio Pickerington Central Tiffin
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    Junior Columbus, Ohio Pickerington Central Tiffin
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  • C.J. Jackson - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 5'9" 175 lbs
    5

    C.J. Jackson

    Sr. Pontiac, Mich. Bloomfield Hills
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    Senior Pontiac, Mich. Bloomfield Hills
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  • Nadir Langston - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    6

    Nadir Langston

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
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    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
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  • Jalen Slaughter - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 6'0" 175 lbs
    6

    Jalen Slaughter

    So. Massillon, Ohio Washington
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    Sophomore Massillon, Ohio Washington
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  • Josiah Saunders - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    7

    Josiah Saunders

    Fr. Avon, Ohio Avon
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    Freshman Avon, Ohio Avon
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  • Kenny Thompson Jr. - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'0" 195 lbs
    7 C

    Kenny Thompson Jr.

    Sr. Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange Walsh
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    Senior Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange Walsh
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  • Braydon Pavlus - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'10" 185 lbs
    8

    Braydon Pavlus

    So. North Olmsted, Ohio North Olmsted
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    Sophomore North Olmsted, Ohio North Olmsted
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  • Giovanni Rufus - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'8" 185 lbs
    8

    Giovanni Rufus

    So. Columbus, Ohio Franklin Heights
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    Sophomore Columbus, Ohio Franklin Heights
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  • Dorian Hamilton - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'7" 180 lbs
    9

    Dorian Hamilton

    So. Pickerington, Ohio North Ashland
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    Sophomore Pickerington, Ohio North Ashland
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  • Amarian Thomas - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    9

    Amarian Thomas

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Africentric
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    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Africentric
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  • Matt Joyce - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    10

    Matt Joyce

    Fr. Avon, Ohio St. Ignatius
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    Freshman Avon, Ohio St. Ignatius
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  • Miles Theetge - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    10

    Miles Theetge

    Jr. Clarksville, Ohio Clinton-Massie
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    Junior Clarksville, Ohio Clinton-Massie
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  • Chase Adam - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    11

    Chase Adam

    Jr. South Lyon, Mich. East
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    Junior South Lyon, Mich. East
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  • Bryce Johnson - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    11

    Bryce Johnson

    Sr. Dalton, Ohio Dalton
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    Senior Dalton, Ohio Dalton
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  • Brady Morrell - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 6'2" 200 lbs
    12

    Brady Morrell

    So. Leesburg, Va. Woodgrove
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    Sophomore Leesburg, Va. Woodgrove
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  • Shakil Young - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'4" 190 lbs
    12

    Shakil Young

    Fr. Tampa, Fla. Riverview
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    Freshman Tampa, Fla. Riverview
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  • Jordan Bryant - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 175 lbs
    13

    Jordan Bryant

    Fr. Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton
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    Freshman Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton
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  • Jordyn Bailey - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs
    14

    Jordyn Bailey

    Fr. Wimauma, Fla. Riverview
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    Freshman Wimauma, Fla. Riverview
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  • Jordan Mills - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'1" 210 lbs
    14

    Jordan Mills

    Jr. Daytona Beach, Fla. Matanzas
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    Junior Daytona Beach, Fla. Matanzas
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  • Maxton Brunner - View Profile
    Quarterback QB 5'10" 190 lbs
    15

    Maxton Brunner

    Sr. Canal Winchester, Ohio Canal Winchester
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    Senior Canal Winchester, Ohio Canal Winchester
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  • Collin Wehner - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'1" 190 lbs
    15 C

    Collin Wehner

    Jr. Bellbrook, Ohio Kettering Alter
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    Junior Bellbrook, Ohio Kettering Alter
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  • Will Kepple - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'2" 220 lbs
    16

    Will Kepple

    Sr. Mansfield, Ohio Madison
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    Senior Mansfield, Ohio Madison
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  • Tyler Thornton - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'9" 160 lbs
    17

    Tyler Thornton

    Fr. Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
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    Freshman Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
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  • Drew Burdine - View Profile
    Kicker K 6'1" 210 lbs
    18

    Drew Burdine

    So. Morrow, Ohio Kings
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    Sophomore Morrow, Ohio Kings
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  • Elisha Reddick - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 175 lbs
    18

    Elisha Reddick

    Fr. Lima, Ohio Elida
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    Freshman Lima, Ohio Elida
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  • Logan Frye - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 220 lbs
    19

    Logan Frye

    Jr. Delaware, Ohio Hayes
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    Junior Delaware, Ohio Hayes
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  • Xander Hargis - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'1" 175 lbs
    20

    Xander Hargis

    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills
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    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills
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  • Will Ostrowski - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'9" 185 lbs
    20

    Will Ostrowski

    Jr. Westlake, Ohio Westlake Baldwin Wallace
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    Junior Westlake, Ohio Westlake Baldwin Wallace
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  • Dre Bailey - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'10" 185 lbs
    21

    Dre Bailey

    Fr. Hamilton, Ohio Lakota East
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    Freshman Hamilton, Ohio Lakota East
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  • Roman Morrison - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'11" 190 lbs
    21

    Roman Morrison

    Fr. Waterville, Ohio Anthony Wayne
    Full Bio
    Freshman Waterville, Ohio Anthony Wayne
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  • Carter Kuhn - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    22

    Carter Kuhn

    Fr. Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
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    Freshman Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
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  • Jacob Slyh - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    23 C

    Jacob Slyh

    Jr. Grove City, Ohio Grove City
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    Junior Grove City, Ohio Grove City
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  • Jayden Luciano - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'9" 165 lbs
    24

    Jayden Luciano

    Fr. Tampa, Fla. Alonso
    Full Bio
    Freshman Tampa, Fla. Alonso
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  • Jemil Pace - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 145 lbs
    24

    Jemil Pace

    So. Cleveland, Ohio Central Catholic
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Central Catholic
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  • Connor Asbury - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 225 lbs
    25

    Connor Asbury

    Sr. Columbus, Ohio Worthington Kilbourne
    Full Bio
    Senior Columbus, Ohio Worthington Kilbourne
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  • Reed Wehr - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    25

    Reed Wehr

    Jr. Greenville, Ohio Tri-Village Wittenberg
    Full Bio
    Junior Greenville, Ohio Tri-Village Wittenberg
    Full Bio
  • Mysaun Sanders - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'8" 185 lbs
    26

    Mysaun Sanders

    Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
    Full Bio
    Junior Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
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  • Brady Gilligan - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 170 lbs
    27

    Brady Gilligan

    Fr. Delaware, Ohio Olentangy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Delaware, Ohio Olentangy
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  • Abe Davis - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 200 lbs
    28

    Abe Davis

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
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  • Malachi Green - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'2" 210 lbs
    28

    Malachi Green

    Fr. Reynoldsburg, Ohio Reynoldsburg
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    Freshman Reynoldsburg, Ohio Reynoldsburg
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  • Jerald Battles - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'0" 185 lbs
    29

    Jerald Battles

    Fr. Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne
    Full Bio
    Freshman Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne
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  • Vince Eadicicco - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'1" 240 lbs
    30

    Vince Eadicicco

    Sr. Reading, Ohio Reading
    Full Bio
    Senior Reading, Ohio Reading
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  • Zac High - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    30

    Zac High

    Jr. Hilliard, Ohio Davidson Ashland
    Full Bio
    Junior Hilliard, Ohio Davidson Ashland
    Full Bio
  • Josh Patrick - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    31

    Josh Patrick

    Fr. Crystal River, Fla. Lecanto
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    Freshman Crystal River, Fla. Lecanto
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  • Paul Nealy - View Profile
    Tight End TE 6'4" 220 lbs
    32

    Paul Nealy

    Fr. New Lexington, Ohio New Lexington
    Full Bio
    Freshman New Lexington, Ohio New Lexington
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  • Carson Rust - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 225 lbs
    32

    Carson Rust

    Sr. Enon, Ohio Greenon
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    Senior Enon, Ohio Greenon
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  • Grant Johnson - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'10" 210 lbs
    33 C

    Grant Johnson

    Sr. Dalton, Ohio Dalton
    Full Bio
    Senior Dalton, Ohio Dalton
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  • Kai Ricks - View Profile
    Running Back RB 5'9" 205 lbs
    34

    Kai Ricks

    Fr. Springfield, Ohio Greenon
    Full Bio
    Freshman Springfield, Ohio Greenon
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  • Kendrick Miller - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    35

    Kendrick Miller

    So. Rock Hill, S.C. Legion Collegiate Hiram
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    Sophomore Rock Hill, S.C. Legion Collegiate Hiram
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  • Tyler Crumish - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'11" 200 lbs
    36

    Tyler Crumish

    So. Williamsville, N.Y. South
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    Sophomore Williamsville, N.Y. South
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  • Eddie Harvey - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    37

    Eddie Harvey

    So. Dublin, Ohio Jerome
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    Sophomore Dublin, Ohio Jerome
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  • Deion Samuels - View Profile
    Defensive Back DB 6'0" 155 lbs
    38

    Deion Samuels

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
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  • Austyn Fox - View Profile
    Kicker K 6'2" 170 lbs
    39

    Austyn Fox

    Fr. Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut
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    Freshman Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut
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  • Stanly Scandell - View Profile
    Kicker K 6'1" 195 lbs
    40

    Stanly Scandell

    Jr. Columbus, Ohio Whitehall-Yearling
    Full Bio
    Junior Columbus, Ohio Whitehall-Yearling
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  • Daveeon Jackson - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'4" 210 lbs
    41

    Daveeon Jackson

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio West
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    Freshman Columbus, Ohio West
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  • Braxton Ross - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 215 lbs
    42

    Braxton Ross

    So. Beverly, Ohio Fort Frye
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Beverly, Ohio Fort Frye
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  • Tyler Fuchs - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    43

    Tyler Fuchs

    Sr. Pataskala, Ohio Watkins Memorial
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    Senior Pataskala, Ohio Watkins Memorial
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  • Ryan Greenhalge - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'11" 195 lbs
    44

    Ryan Greenhalge

    Sr. Westerville, Ohio St. Charles Wittenberg
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    Senior Westerville, Ohio St. Charles Wittenberg
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  • Garrett Osborne - View Profile
    Long Snapper LS 5'10" 210 lbs
    45

    Garrett Osborne

    Jr. Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Hocking
    Full Bio
    Junior Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Hocking
    Full Bio
  • Isaiah Ratliff - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'9" 215 lbs
    46

    Isaiah Ratliff

    Jr. Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
    Full Bio
    Junior Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
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  • Jaylen Sloan-Avery - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 5'7" 160 lbs
    47

    Jaylen Sloan-Avery

    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
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  • Caleb Sievert - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    48

    Caleb Sievert

    Fr. Lake Helen, Fla. Pine Ridge
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lake Helen, Fla. Pine Ridge
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  • Craig Matern - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'10" 175 lbs
    49

    Craig Matern

    Fr. Kenilworth, Ill. Newfrier
    Full Bio
    Freshman Kenilworth, Ill. Newfrier
    Full Bio
  • Christian Anthony - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 5'10" 295 lbs
    50

    Christian Anthony

    So. Columbus, Ohio Harvest Prep
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    Sophomore Columbus, Ohio Harvest Prep
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  • Christopher Grant III - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'5" 300 lbs
    51

    Christopher Grant III

    Sr. Atlanta, Ga. Tri-Cities Central State
    Full Bio
    Senior Atlanta, Ga. Tri-Cities Central State
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  • Ya’Va Harris - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 5'9" 250 lbs
    51

    Ya’Va Harris

    Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio Purcell Marian
    Full Bio
    Senior Cincinnati, Ohio Purcell Marian
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  • Jaden Hopkins - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 5'10" 265 lbs
    52

    Jaden Hopkins

    Jr. Urbana, Ohio Urbana
    Full Bio
    Junior Urbana, Ohio Urbana
    Full Bio
  • Wyatt Gerber - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 220 lbs
    53

    Wyatt Gerber

    Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio Gilmour Academy
    Full Bio
    Freshman Shaker Heights, Ohio Gilmour Academy
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  • Jack Dudley - View Profile
    Linebacker LB 5'8" 220 lbs
    54

    Jack Dudley

    Jr. League City, Texas Bay Area Christian
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    Junior League City, Texas Bay Area Christian
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  • Brayden Rowley - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 265 lbs
    54

    Brayden Rowley

    Jr. Vermilion, Ohio Firelands
    Full Bio
    Junior Vermilion, Ohio Firelands
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  • Mike Seney - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    55 C

    Mike Seney

    Sr. Perrysburg, Ohio Perrysburg Findlay
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    Senior Perrysburg, Ohio Perrysburg Findlay
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  • Jake Noga - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 280 lbs
    56

    Jake Noga

    Jr. Springboro, Ohio Kettering Alter
    Full Bio
    Junior Springboro, Ohio Kettering Alter
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  • Will Hamey - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 5'11" 230 lbs
    57

    Will Hamey

    So. West Salem, Ohio Northwestern
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    Sophomore West Salem, Ohio Northwestern
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  • Garret Lowry - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 230 lbs
    58

    Garret Lowry

    Fr. La Rue, Ohio Elgin
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    Freshman La Rue, Ohio Elgin
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  • Tyson Smith - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 290 lbs
    62

    Tyson Smith

    Fr. Bucyrus, Ohio Colonel Crawford
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    Freshman Bucyrus, Ohio Colonel Crawford
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  • Cam Samu - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    65

    Cam Samu

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Olentangy Orange
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    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Olentangy Orange
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  • Carl Lyttle VI - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 275 lbs
    66

    Carl Lyttle VI

    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
    Full Bio
  • Earl Gaiter Jr. - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 265 lbs
    71

    Earl Gaiter Jr.

    Jr. Cleveland, Ohio Ginn Academy
    Full Bio
    Junior Cleveland, Ohio Ginn Academy
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  • Daymeon Pennington - View Profile
    Offensive Line OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    72

    Daymeon Pennington

    Sr. Hamilton, Ohio New Miami
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    Senior Hamilton, Ohio New Miami
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  • Nathan Dacek - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 5'9" 250 lbs
    73

    Nathan Dacek

    Sr. Bay Village, Ohio Bay
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    Senior Bay Village, Ohio Bay
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  • Justin Beekman - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 285 lbs
    74

    Justin Beekman

    Jr. Harveysburg, Ohio Clinton-Massie
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    Junior Harveysburg, Ohio Clinton-Massie
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  • Nick Lloyd - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 275 lbs
    75

    Nick Lloyd

    So. Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick
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  • Evan Wilder - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 310 lbs
    76

    Evan Wilder

    So. Hilton Head Island, S.C. Hilton Head Island
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Hilton Head Island, S.C. Hilton Head Island
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  • Jaden Vance - View Profile
    Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 265 lbs
    77

    Jaden Vance

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Eastmoor
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Eastmoor
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  • Evan Thompson - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 165 lbs
    80

    Evan Thompson

    Fr. Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
    Full Bio
    Freshman Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
    Full Bio
  • Braden Fitchko - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 175 lbs
    81 C

    Braden Fitchko

    Sr. Avon, Ohio Avon
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    Senior Avon, Ohio Avon
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  • Mark Hayes - View Profile
    Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 135 lbs
    82

    Mark Hayes

    Fr. Toledo, Ohio Whitmer
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    Freshman Toledo, Ohio Whitmer
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  • John Metheny - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 210 lbs
    91

    John Metheny

    So. Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
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    Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
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  • Tyson Keyes - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'1" 310 lbs
    92

    Tyson Keyes

    Fr. Hilliard, Ohio Darby
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    Freshman Hilliard, Ohio Darby
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  • Hildra Smith - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 370 lbs
    93

    Hildra Smith

    Fr. Columbus, Ohio Africentric
    Full Bio
    Freshman Columbus, Ohio Africentric
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  • Lucas Ward - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 255 lbs
    94

    Lucas Ward

    So. Springboro, Ohio Springboro
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    Sophomore Springboro, Ohio Springboro
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  • Ant Harrison - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'0" 255 lbs
    95

    Ant Harrison

    So. Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood
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    Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood
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  • Akembey White - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 290 lbs
    96

    Akembey White

    Jr. Cleveland, Ohio John Marshall Olivet Nazarene
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    Junior Cleveland, Ohio John Marshall Olivet Nazarene
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  • Brayden Hatcher - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'4" 230 lbs
    97

    Brayden Hatcher

    Sr. Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
    Full Bio
    Senior Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
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  • Deriyon New - View Profile
    Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 240 lbs
    98

    Deriyon New

    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
    Full Bio
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
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  • Jakob Wenger - View Profile
    Team Manager Manager

    Jakob Wenger

    Fr. Hillsboro, Ore. Glencoe
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    Freshman Hillsboro, Ore. Glencoe
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Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Tom Watts

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  • Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

    Hayden Thomas

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  • Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach

    Brady Thomas

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  • Offensive Line Coach

    Bobby Johnson III

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Line Coach

    Daryl Lydon

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Tackles Coach

    Casey King

    Full Bio
  • Linebackers Coach

    Pat Delaney

    Full Bio
  • Cornerbacks Coach

    Desmond Andrews-Ogbogu

    Full Bio
  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Cade Cradlebaugh

    Full Bio
  • Linebackers Coach

    Charlie Hornacek

    Full Bio
  • Running Backs Coach

    Nick Rhodes

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  • Tight Ends Coach

    Jim Stoyle

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2026 Football Roster
Image No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School Prev. School C
Heminger, Trace 2 Trace Heminger Jr. RB 5-10 190 Marysville, Ohio Marysville
Stephens, Connor 2 Connor Stephens So. DB 5-11 175 Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
BishopHead 3 Jordan Ghant Jr. WR 5-8 185 Suwanee, Ga. Peachtree Ridge Reinhardt
Williams, Cade 3 Cade Williams Jr. DB 6-1 185 Louisville, Ky. Jeffersonville
Sample, Vicean 4 Vicean Sample Jr. DB 5-8 160 Toledo, Ohio St. John’s
Schroeder, Quin 4 Quin Schroeder Jr. WR 5-9 165 Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic
Banks Jr., John 5 John Banks Jr. Jr. LB 5-10 220 Columbus, Ohio Pickerington Central Tiffin
Jackson, C.J. 5 C.J. Jackson Sr. QB 5-9 175 Pontiac, Mich. Bloomfield Hills
BishopHead 6 Nadir Langston Fr. RB 5-10 180 Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
BishopHead 6 Jalen Slaughter So. QB 6-0 175 Massillon, Ohio Washington
BishopHead 7 Josiah Saunders Fr. DB 5-10 180 Avon, Ohio Avon
Thompson, Kenny 7 Kenny Thompson Jr. Sr. TE 6-0 195 Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange Walsh *
Pavlus, Braydon 8 Braydon Pavlus So. DB 5-10 185 North Olmsted, Ohio North Olmsted
Rufus, Giovanni 8 Giovanni Rufus So. RB 5-8 185 Columbus, Ohio Franklin Heights
BishopHead 9 Dorian Hamilton So. RB 5-7 180 Pickerington, Ohio North Ashland
BishopHead 9 Amarian Thomas Fr. DB 5-11 170 Columbus, Ohio Africentric
BishopHead 10 Matt Joyce Fr. WR 5-11 180 Avon, Ohio St. Ignatius
Theetge, Miles 10 Miles Theetge Jr. LB 6-2 210 Clarksville, Ohio Clinton-Massie
Adam, Chase 11 Chase Adam Jr. WR 6-1 185 South Lyon, Mich. East
Johnson, Bryce 11 Bryce Johnson Sr. DB 5-11 180 Dalton, Ohio Dalton
Morrell, Brady 12 Brady Morrell So. QB 6-2 200 Leesburg, Va. Woodgrove
BishopHead 12 Shakil Young Fr. DB 6-4 190 Tampa, Fla. Riverview
BishopHead 13 Jordan Bryant Fr. WR 6-2 175 Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton
BishopHead 14 Jordyn Bailey Fr. WR 5-10 170 Wimauma, Fla. Riverview
BishopHead 14 Jordan Mills Jr. DB 6-1 210 Daytona Beach, Fla. Matanzas
Brunner, Maxton 15 Maxton Brunner Sr. QB 5-10 190 Canal Winchester, Ohio Canal Winchester
Wehner, Collin 15 Collin Wehner Jr. DB 6-1 190 Bellbrook, Ohio Kettering Alter *
Kepple, Will 16 Will Kepple Sr. TE 6-2 220 Mansfield, Ohio Madison
BishopHead 17 Tyler Thornton Fr. DB 5-9 160 Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
Burdine, Drew 18 Drew Burdine So. K 6-1 210 Morrow, Ohio Kings
BishopHead 18 Elisha Reddick Fr. WR 6-2 175 Lima, Ohio Elida
Frye, Logan 19 Logan Frye Jr. DL 6-1 220 Delaware, Ohio Hayes
BishopHead 20 Xander Hargis Fr. DB 6-1 175 Cincinnati, Ohio Walnut Hills
BishopHead 20 Will Ostrowski Jr. RB 5-9 185 Westlake, Ohio Westlake Baldwin Wallace
BishopHead 21 Dre Bailey Fr. RB 5-10 185 Hamilton, Ohio Lakota East
BishopHead 21 Roman Morrison Fr. LB 5-11 190 Waterville, Ohio Anthony Wayne
BishopHead 22 Carter Kuhn Fr. LB 5-10 200 Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
Slyh, Jacob 23 Jacob Slyh Jr. LB 6-0 205 Grove City, Ohio Grove City *
BishopHead 24 Jayden Luciano Fr. DB 5-9 165 Tampa, Fla. Alonso
BishopHead 24 Jemil Pace So. WR 5-10 145 Cleveland, Ohio Central Catholic
Asbury, Connor 25 Connor Asbury Sr. DL 6-2 225 Columbus, Ohio Worthington Kilbourne
BishopHead 25 Reed Wehr Jr. RB 5-10 190 Greenville, Ohio Tri-Village Wittenberg
Sanders, Mysaun 26 Mysaun Sanders Jr. RB 5-8 185 Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
BishopHead 27 Brady Gilligan Fr. WR 5-10 170 Delaware, Ohio Olentangy
BishopHead 28 Abe Davis Fr. DL 6-2 200 Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
BishopHead 28 Malachi Green Fr. TE 6-2 210 Reynoldsburg, Ohio Reynoldsburg
BishopHead 29 Jerald Battles Fr. LB 6-0 185 Huber Heights, Ohio Wayne
Eadicicco, Vince 30 Vince Eadicicco Sr. LB 6-1 240 Reading, Ohio Reading
BishopHead 30 Zac High Jr. WR 6-0 185 Hilliard, Ohio Davidson Ashland
BishopHead 31 Josh Patrick Fr. DB 5-11 195 Crystal River, Fla. Lecanto
BishopHead 32 Paul Nealy Fr. TE 6-4 220 New Lexington, Ohio New Lexington
Rust, Carson 32 Carson Rust Sr. DL 6-1 225 Enon, Ohio Greenon
Johnson, Grant 33 Grant Johnson Sr. LB 5-10 210 Dalton, Ohio Dalton *
BishopHead 34 Kai Ricks Fr. RB 5-9 205 Springfield, Ohio Greenon
BishopHead 35 Kendrick Miller So. DB 5-9 175 Rock Hill, S.C. Legion Collegiate Hiram
Crumish, Tyler 36 Tyler Crumish So. LB 5-11 200 Williamsville, N.Y. South
Harvey, Eddie 37 Eddie Harvey So. WR 6-1 180 Dublin, Ohio Jerome
BishopHead 38 Deion Samuels Fr. DB 6-0 155 Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge
BishopHead 39 Austyn Fox Fr. K 6-2 170 Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut
BishopHead 40 Stanly Scandell Jr. K 6-1 195 Columbus, Ohio Whitehall-Yearling
BishopHead 41 Daveeon Jackson Fr. DL 6-4 210 Columbus, Ohio West
Ross, Braxton 42 Braxton Ross So. DL 6-1 215 Beverly, Ohio Fort Frye
Fuchs, Tyler 43 Tyler Fuchs Sr. LB 6-0 210 Pataskala, Ohio Watkins Memorial
Greenhalge, Ryan 44 Ryan Greenhalge Sr. LB 5-11 195 Westerville, Ohio St. Charles Wittenberg
Osborne, Garrett 45 Garrett Osborne Jr. LS 5-10 210 Sunbury, Ohio Big Walnut Hocking
Ratliff, Isaiah 46 Isaiah Ratliff Jr. LB 5-9 215 Columbus, Ohio Hamilton Township
BishopHead 47 Jaylen Sloan-Avery Fr. DL 5-7 160 Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
BishopHead 48 Caleb Sievert Fr. LB 5-11 205 Lake Helen, Fla. Pine Ridge
BishopHead 49 Craig Matern Fr. LB 5-10 175 Kenilworth, Ill. Newfrier
Anthony, Christian 50 Christian Anthony So. OL 5-10 295 Columbus, Ohio Harvest Prep
BishopHead 51 Christopher Grant III Sr. OL 6-5 300 Atlanta, Ga. Tri-Cities Central State
Harris, Ya’Va 51 Ya’Va Harris Sr. DL 5-9 250 Cincinnati, Ohio Purcell Marian
Hopkins, Jaden 52 Jaden Hopkins Jr. OL 5-10 265 Urbana, Ohio Urbana
BishopHead 53 Wyatt Gerber Fr. OL 6-2 220 Shaker Heights, Ohio Gilmour Academy
Dudley, Jack 54 Jack Dudley Jr. LB 5-8 220 League City, Texas Bay Area Christian
Rowley, Brayden 54 Brayden Rowley Jr. OL 6-0 265 Vermilion, Ohio Firelands
Seney, Mike 55 Mike Seney Sr. OL 6-3 285 Perrysburg, Ohio Perrysburg Findlay *
Noga, Jake 56 Jake Noga Jr. OL 6-0 280 Springboro, Ohio Kettering Alter
Hamey, Will 57 Will Hamey So. OL 5-11 230 West Salem, Ohio Northwestern
BishopHead 58 Garret Lowry Fr. OL 6-4 230 La Rue, Ohio Elgin
BishopHead 62 Tyson Smith Fr. OL 6-0 290 Bucyrus, Ohio Colonel Crawford
BishopHead 65 Cam Samu Fr. OL 6-4 290 Columbus, Ohio Olentangy Orange
BishopHead 66 Carl Lyttle VI Fr. OL 6-1 275 Cincinnati, Ohio West Clermont
Earl Gaiter Jr. 71 Earl Gaiter Jr. Jr. OL 6-0 265 Cleveland, Ohio Ginn Academy
Pennington, Daymeon 72 Daymeon Pennington Sr. OL 6-1 265 Hamilton, Ohio New Miami
Dacek, Nathan 73 Nathan Dacek Sr. OL 5-9 250 Bay Village, Ohio Bay
Beekman, Justin 74 Justin Beekman Jr. OL 6-0 285 Harveysburg, Ohio Clinton-Massie
Lloyd, Nick 75 Nick Lloyd So. OL 6-0 275 Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick
Wilder, Evan 76 Evan Wilder So. OL 6-4 310 Hilton Head Island, S.C. Hilton Head Island
BishopHead 77 Jaden Vance Fr. OL 6-1 265 Columbus, Ohio Eastmoor
BishopHead 80 Evan Thompson Fr. WR 6-0 165 Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
Fitchko, Braden 81 Braden Fitchko Sr. WR 5-11 175 Avon, Ohio Avon *
BishopHead 82 Mark Hayes Fr. WR 5-7 135 Toledo, Ohio Whitmer
Metheny, John 91 John Metheny So. DL 6-2 210 Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
BishopHead 92 Tyson Keyes Fr. DL 6-1 310 Hilliard, Ohio Darby
BishopHead 93 Hildra Smith Fr. DL 6-3 370 Columbus, Ohio Africentric
Ward, Lucas 94 Lucas Ward So. DL 6-3 255 Springboro, Ohio Springboro
Harrison, Ant 95 Ant Harrison So. DL 6-0 255 Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood
BishopHead 96 Akembey White Jr. DL 6-3 290 Cleveland, Ohio John Marshall Olivet Nazarene
Hatcher, Brayden 97 Brayden Hatcher Sr. DL 6-4 230 Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy Orange
BishopHead 98 Deriyon New Fr. DL 6-2 240 Cincinnati, Ohio North College Hill
BishopHead Jakob Wenger Fr. Manager - Hillsboro, Ore. Glencoe

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Tom Watts Tom Watts Head Coach
Hayden Thomas Hayden Thomas Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Thomas, Brady Brady Thomas Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach
Bobby Johnson III Bobby Johnson III Offensive Line Coach
Daryl Lydon Daryl Lydon Defensive Line Coach
Casey King Casey King Defensive Tackles Coach
Pat Delaney Pat Delaney Linebackers Coach
Desmond Andrews-Ogbogu Desmond Andrews-Ogbogu Cornerbacks Coach
Cade Cradlebaugh Cade Cradlebaugh Wide Receivers Coach
Hornacek, Charlie Charlie Hornacek Linebackers Coach
BishopHead Nick Rhodes Running Backs Coach
BishopHead Jim Stoyle Tight Ends Coach

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

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