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Here are eight sleepers to keep an eye on. These are not necessarily Buckeye-caliber recruits, but ones who aren't getting much attention right now but who should be within the coming months.
Antwan Gilbert 5-11 175 TB Trotwood-Madison
Gilbert has become T-W's main offense this year, taking away a lot of touches from D-I recruits like A.J. Jordan and Marcus Graham. He's currently leading Ohio in rushing and has excellent running skills to go along with very good speed.
Landon Smith 6-1 185 WR Girard
Smith has a good combination of size and speed and blew up this year in Girard's pass-happy offense (coordinated by former Buckeye and YSU QB Nick Cochran). If he shows top-end speed, he'll get some very good offers. He is just as good on defense, but the numbers he put up this year on offense will get people's attention first.
Chuck Bradford 6-0 175 ATH Euclid
Bradford plays quarterback and safety now for Euclid, but will get shots at WR and CB in college. He's a great athlete and just a natural football player.
Lloyd Henry 5-11 165 WR Garfield Heights
Henry blew up this year like Landon Smith and was uncoverable in Lake Erie League action. He only plays offense, potentially limiting interest.
Austin Traylor 6-4 210 DE/TE Columbus Walnut Ridge
Traylor racked up double digit sacks and had over 20 receptions on offense, and showed nice athleticism at each spot. Walnut Ridge has an unfortunate history of having its top prospects having grade problems, so hopefully Traylor can break that trend.
Kevin Brewton 6-3 215 DE/TE Akron Garfield
Brewton is in the same mold as Traylor, but not quite as productive, although that has much to do with the difference in caliber of competition as well as the way Garfield uses him.
Tristin Boykin 6-0 180 TB/WR Centerville
Boykin is a poor man's Corey Brown (the 2010 version). He is a tailback for Centerville, but his frame and receiving skills may dictate a move to wide receiver in college.
Mark Murphy 6-2 200 S Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
Murphy doesn't have elite speed, but he's well schooled as a safety considering his father is the former Green Bay Packers star of the same name.
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