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For the past fortnight, the spotlight has been on the premier high school football players in each position from the Greater Cleveland and Akron regions. Now, the focus shifts to those exceptional athletes who excel on both sides of the ball, with more than 30 names making the cut.
Among the notable mentions is Brady Bush from Solon, a senior committed to Miami (Ohio) in March. Bush, who earned All-Ohio second-team honors in Division I last year, plays both tight end and defensive end. Ethan Burge of Kenston, a junior, is set to expand his role at wide receiver and cornerback after a breakout freshman year, despite injuries hampering his sophomore season.
Lucci Cantini, a senior at Kirtland, is a returning All-Ohioan and three-year starter at center for the defending Division VI state champions. He transitions from the defensive line to linebacker this season. Marcus Council, now at Akron East, brings his All-Ohio credentials from Streetsboro, where he tallied six interceptions and rushed for 851 yards with 13 touchdowns as a junior.
Khalil Diming of Archbishop Hoban is a junior athlete with multiple MAC offers, expected to shine at both running back and safety. Brayton Feister, a senior at Massillon, transferred from Hoban and is a four-star prospect with offers from top programs like Ohio State and Michigan, having recorded 133 tackles and 13 sacks last year.
Jairel Fenton of Avon, a senior, is moving to safety and will also see time in the backfield after a six-interception season. Karsen Fisher from Nordonia led his team with 103 tackles and also contributed 587 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Evan Foust of Highland is another two-way threat, earning All-Ohio second-team honors with 73 tackles and 255 receiving yards.
Key Analysis
Jude Haller, a junior at Wadsworth, is adding running back duties to his safety/linebacker role after a standout sophomore year. Elijah Harden of Glenville, a junior, is expected to see increased usage at tight end and defensive end. Jayden Haynes from Mayfield, a senior, will work both sides of the ball as a receiver and cornerback, having posted 540 receiving yards and nine touchdowns last season.
Carter Hopkins of Perry, a senior, returns from injury to make an impact at linebacker and running back. Tristin Hughes, a senior at Rocky River, committed to Kentucky and is a dual-threat with 1,332 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, plus 65 tackles on defense. John Johnson of Archbishop Hoban, a senior, committed to Bowling Green and is poised for a larger role at receiver and safety.
Terrel Karim Jr. of Akron East, a senior, excels at receiver and defensive end, while Rowan Kennedy of Rocky River, a junior, was a 1,000-yard receiver with three interceptions. Tommy Kopec of CVCA, a junior, will step into a bigger role after contributing to a state semifinal run. Landon Lehmer of St. Edward, a senior, led his team in tackles and committed to Miami (Ohio).
Jonathan Lemon of Massillon Perry is a senior cornerback/running back, and Charlie Mallett of Hawken is a senior receiver/safety with 1,193 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. Deontay Malone of Massillon, a senior, committed to Ohio State and is a dynamic receiver/cornerback. DaVon McDougle of Glenville, a senior, is a hard-hitting running back/linebacker committed to James Madison.
Luke McGovern of Aurora, a senior, is a speedster with nearly a dozen Division I offers, while Traxton Richards of Perry, a junior, is a big-play threat on both sides and special teams. Elijah Robinson of Euclid, a senior, is a Youngstown State commit on the offensive and defensive lines. Kentsten Staten of Maple Heights, a senior, is a quarterback/safety committed to Toledo.
KeiShjuan Telfair of Euclid, a senior, is a standout cornerback with 14 career interceptions, and Luciano Traczyk of Mayfield, a junior, is an All-Ohio defensive lineman. Riley Verderber of Lakewood, a senior, is a three-sport star at tight end and defensive end. Derek Weitzel of Avon, a junior, is a guard/defensive tackle with MAC offers.
DAngelo White of Villa Angela-St. Joseph, a senior, is a Louisville commit at tight end but earned All-Ohio as a defensive end. Artez Williams of Warrensville Heights, a senior, is an offensive tackle/defensive lineman with seven offers. Zionte Williams of Bedford, a senior, is a defensive back/receiver with All-Ohio second-team honors. Danny Zmorowski of Lake Catholic, a senior, is a two-time wrestling champion who rushed for over 1,000 yards.
Originally reported by cleveland.