2009 Instate Players to Watch

[cbus2005]

So after watching some scouting Ohio reels, I'm going to say my #1 player in Ohio next year is Chris Fields.

His sophomore wide receiver highlight film is better than most senior wide receiver highlight reels. Reminds me of a Desean Jackson/Mario Manningham type player with room to grow. I'm just trying to figure out why there isn't more hype on him yet.

Right now from VERY limited knowledge, heres my top 6 for 2009... Obviously this will change a TON by the time signing day rolls around.

1. Chris Fields
2. Storm Klein
3. Marcus Hall
4. Desmar Jackson
5. John Simon
6. Derrell Mason

[Buckeyecty4]

My entirely way to early list based on videos and hype would be...

1) John Simon
2) Storm Klein
3) Marcus Hall
4) Derrell Mason
5) Desmar Jackson
6) Victor Graham
7) Ricardo Duncan
8) Fitzgerald Toussaint
9) Adam Homan
10) Chris Fields

[crazybuckfan40]

Chris Givens is on his way to Miami (Oh)...

[OSUBucks22]

Another name I've heard is Pat White, WR, from Pickerington... Supposedly he had a very good camp at tOSU...

[cbus2005]

I think we're finally starting to get a glimpse of why a lot of people are noting how Ohio is loaded at the skill positions. Still a lot of dirt to uncover on the top guys, but I havent heard much about any linemen aside from Hall and Simon.

[Hodgepodge]

Originally Posted by OSUBucks22

Another name I've heard is Pat White, WR, from Pickerington... Supposedly he had a very good camp at tOSU...

If that is Terance's (senior WR there who lost his junior and senior seasons to knee injuries) brother, that means Pat's father is Terry White, former OSU and WVU safety.

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by Hodgepodge

If that is Terance's (senior WR there who lost his junior and senior seasons to knee injuries) brother, that means Pat's father is Terry White, former OSU and WVU safety.

I believe Pat is Terence's younger brother...

BTW, that is Pickerington Central that White plays for...

[Buckeyecty4]

Anyone know is Jackson plans on playing football or basketball... He is insanely gifted at the WR position

[OSUBucks22]

Here's another list I found for 2009 while searching for info on CJ Barnett... This came out at the beginning of last season (10/06) from OhioPreps (rivals)...

2009 Top Players

SOPHOMORE CLASS

Quarterbacks:
1. Caleb Knight 6-foot-2 180 Chillicothe(HS)
2. Mike Clark 6-foot-1 190 Akron (Hoban)
3. Andrew Holland 6-foot-3 190 Cleveland St. Ignatius)
4. Eric Bates 6-foot-2 180 Toledo (Central Catholic)
5. Micah Hyde 6-foot-0 180 Fostoria (HS)



Runningbacks:
1. Delion Freeman 5-foot-9 190 Alliance (HS)
2. Zach Boren 6-foot-0 245 Pickerington (North)
3. Kevin Ringer 6-foot-0 220 Clayton (Northmont)
4. Nehemiah Trotter 5-foot-10 200 C.W.(Harvest Prep)
5. Randy Greenwood 6-foot-0 180 Mentor (Lake Catholic)



Offensive Linemen:
1. Max Bauman 6-foot-5 270 Cincinnati (St. Xavier)
2. Chris Freeman 6-foot-7 270 Trotwood (Madison)
3. Marcus Hall 6-foot-5 270 Cleveland (Glenville)
4. Pat McShane 6-foot-5 260 Cuyahoga Falls (Walsh Jesuit)
5. T.J. Rush 6-foot-5 265 Levittsburg (LaBrae)



Tight-Ends:
1. Justin Brown 6-foot-4 250 Youngstown (Ursuline)
2. Rhys Edwards 6-foot-3 210 Akron (SVSM)
3. Dan Fox 6-foot-4 230 Cleveland (St. Ignatius)
4. Jeffrey Greer 6-foot-3 220 Lakewood (St. Edwards)
5. Jacob Green 6-foot-3 222 Cincinnati (Wyoming)



Wide Recivers:
1. DeMar Jackson 6-foot-4 180 Warren (JFK)
2. Ben Irvin 6-foot-2 180 Cincinnati (LaSalle)
3. David Lee 5-foot-11 180 Akron (SVSM)
4. Pat Mellot 6-foot-1 175 Cincinnati (Elder)
5. Don Hughes 6-foot-2 180 Bedford (HS)



Kickers:
1. Ryan Sunderman 5-foot-8 190 Cincinnati (Moeller)
2. Jordan Ross 5-foot-10 170 Cincinnati (Colerain)
3. Ross Coberly 5-foot-10 170 Hudson (HS)
4. Nick Liste 6-foot-1 180 Niles (McKinley)
5. Dan Dripps 5-foot-9 170 Wapakoneta (HS)



Defensive Linemen:
1. Ben Birch 6-foot-4 250 Akron (SVSM)
2. Sean Brooks 6-foot-4 220 Clayton (Northmont)
3. John Kessler 6-foot-3 250 Cincinnati (LaSalle)
4. John Aneski 6-foot-3 245 Cincinnati (Elder)
5. Kurt Smith 6-foot-3 260 Bainbridge (Paint Valley)



Linebackers:
1. Roman Lawson 6-foot-1 220 Shaker Heights (HS)
2. George Makridis 6-foot-2 215 Warren (Harding)
3. Timmy Edmonds 6-foot-1 200 Cincinnati (LaSalle)
4. Tyler Dummermuth 6-foot-3 200 New Philadelphia (HS)
5. John Simon 6-foot-3 220 Youngstown (Cardinal Mooney)



Defensive Backs:
1. C.J. Barnett 6-foot-0 170 Clayton (Northmont)
2. Matt Trissell 5-foot-10 170 Massillon (Perry)
3. Luke Kraus 5-foot-11 170 Findlay (HS)
4. Ben Thomas 6-foot-1 170 Fairfield (HS)
5. Carlos Hilton 5-foot-11 190 Youngstown (Rayen)

[wadc45]

No Mason, no White, Boren as the second best RB and Simon as a LB...that list needs a little reworking.

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by wadc45

No Mason, no White, Boren as the second best RB and Simon as a LB...that list needs a little reworking.

I agree... Probably based off of freshman year performances since it came out last September/October... I was just throwing it out for more names...

[Napoleonbuck]

That list is pretty poor IMO. I think there are quite a few inflated heights and weights on that list.

[crazybuckfan40]

3. Kevin Ringer 6-foot-0 220 Clayton (Northmont)

I am assuming this is Javon's brother...Anyone know if that is right?

The only thing that makes me think that it might not be is he is playing at Northmont while Javon played at CJ...Arent they crosstown rivals...

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

I am assuming this is Javon's brother...Anyone know if that is right?

The only thing that makes me think that it might not be is he is playing at Northmont while Javon played at CJ...Arent they crosstown rivals...

I believe Kevin is Javon's cousin...

[BearBuck27]

Didn't see this name...impressive video, imo, and just another LB option for the staff next year.

Will Studlien