2012 In-state Players to Watch

[Buckskin86]

Bedford defensive end Myles Hilliard orally commits to Pittsburgh
Joe Maxse, The Plain Dealer, June 17, 2011

Bedford defensive end Myles Hilliard decided to play for Pittsburgh beginning in the fall of 2012. He tallied 59 tackles for the Bearcats last season.

Bedford, Ohio - Myles Hilliard decided Pittsburgh was the place to play.

The Bedford incoming senior defensive end made an oral commitment Friday to play for the Panthers in the fall of 2012. The 6-6, 245-pounder said his decision was locked in after visiting the Pittsburgh campus three weeks ago.

"It wasn't difficult at all," said Hilliard, who was credited with 59 tackles, including five sacks, for the Bearcats last season. "I had a good relationship with the coaches and the atmosphere on the campus and in the city was great.

"Once I visited, I came home and slept on it. But I knew it would be Pittsburgh."

Hilliard, 17 next month, said he had been considering West Virginia, Syracuse, Cincinnati and Michigan State. Ohio State was in the mix for a time.

"They were," said Hilliard, regarding OSU. "But they have five and six players at my position. At Pittsburgh, I will have the ability to come in as a freshman and start."

http://highschoolsports.cleveland.c...-myles-hilliard-orally-commits-to-pittsburgh/

 

[wadc45]

I figured him to be a late offer candidate...

 

[Buckskin86]

Hamilton OT Adam Pankey will visit Wisconsin this weekend, according to Hamilton. He visited Ohio State last weekend. Pankey has several offers including Illinois, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, Louisville, West Virginia, Miami University and others.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/2011/06/17/recruiting-notes-10/

 

[wadc45]

Free Scout - Lineman In The Fold

By Kevin Kinder
Publisher
Posted Jun 22, 2011

West Virginia got a great start on its offensive line football recruiting class of 2012 when it received word that Tyler Orlosky committed to the Mountaineer program.

What's interesting is supposedly Michigan pulled their offers to Kalis' teammates Orlosky and Kuhar...obviously that doesn't seem to have much of an effect on Kyle.

 

[stowfan]

Talk to me in the Mill

 

[wadc45]

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/onthetrail?

Toledo is on the board with wideout Armani Miller
June 23, 2011

Wide receiver Armani Miller of Wayne HS (Huber Heights, Ohio) has pledged to Toledo for the Class of 2012.

Tall bookend James Henry set to play for the Rockets
June 23, 2011

Toledo has added a Class of 2012 commitment from offensive lineman James Henry of Upper Arlington HS (Upper Arlington, Ohio).

Redhawks add in-state defensive lineman Jimmy Rousher
June 22, 2011

Miami-Ohio has picked up its first commitment for the Class of 2012 from defensive lineman Jimmy Rousher of Canfield HS (Canfield, Ohio.).

 

[wadc45]

'12 OH WR Roger Lewis

Rivals $ - Lewis has big day

6/26

Worked out at OSU's camp and spent some time with Coach Drayton after...has offers from the entire MAC and UC and thinks WVU could be close.

Stock on the rise...

 

[wadc45]

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/

Bowling Green defensive lineman Izaah Lunsford was offered by Bowling Green on Tuesday, according to Shroder coach Gerald Warmack.

“They like the fact that he is very explosive,” Warmack said. “He is quick. He is pretty lean.”

Lunsford, who is 6 feet 3 and 260 pounds, will be a senior this season. He is getting interest from MAC, Big East and SEC programs, Warmack said. He said Syracuse is showing significant interest.

Lunsford is a three-year starter for Shroder. He had 58 total tackles and 6 1/2 sacks. He is expected to play both ways this season.

Lunsford also plays basketball and was a regional qualifier in the shot put, Warmack said.

Mason linebacker Josh Dooley verbally committed to Miami University this morning, according to Mason coach Brian Castner.

Dooley, who is 6 feet and 208 pounds, also had offers that included Indiana, Air Force, Bowling Green, Ohio University, Kent State and Buffalo.

Castner said Dooley, who will be a senior this season, always felt comfortable with the Miami coaching staff and the campus. He said Miami was “truly where his heart was the whole time.”

“I expect him to be one of our leaders of the defense and our team” this upcoming season, Castner said.

“..He’s a playmaker. (He is) definitely a kid who knows the game.”

Dooley is the second area linebacker from the 2012 class to verbally commit to the RedHawks this week. St. Xavier linebacker Nathan Gerbus committed to Miami on Tuesday.

Moeller WR Mike Means has been offered by Bowling Green and Akron, according to Moeller coach John Rodenberg.

Means, who is 6 feet 1 and 175 pounds, will be a senior this season.

Mason tackle Joseph Spencer was offered by Illinois on Saturday, according to Mason coach Brian Castner.

Spencer, who is 6 feet 4 and 275 pounds, also has offers from UC, South Florida, Air Force, Ohio, Akron, Toledo, Kent State, Bowling Green, Miami University, Buffalo and Florida International.

Fenwick quarterback Austin Gearing has added an offer from Toledo, according to Fenwick coach Fred Cranford.

Gearing, who is 6 feet 5 and 205 pounds, also has an offer from UC.

Princeton outside linebacker Daryan Martin was offered by Akron about two weeks ago at the Zips’ camp, according to Princeton coach Gary Croley.

Martin, who is 6 feet 3 and 213 pounds, is a “late bloomer,” according to Croley. Martin could play at 240 or 245 pounds in college and has significant potential, Croley said.

Croley said Akron likes Martin’s size and speed. “I expect big things this year,” Croley said of the senior.

 

[Buckskin86]

6/28/2011
Smith earns MVP honors at Ohio State's Nike football camp

Ohio State's recent Nike football camp was a very talented affair and it was hard to argue that the defensive line group didn't steal the show. However, at any other event, the talented group of defensive backs in attendance would have been the story of the weekend.

Taking home MVP honors for the defensive backs was Sebastian Smith of Pickerington Central.

With one offer from Indiana, Smith showed that he deserves several more. His size and length are undeniable at close to 6-3, but Smith was comfortable in his backpedal, turned his hips with ease and was a ball-hawk, roaming the secondary.

After playing in the shadows of Notre Dame signee Eilar Hardy in 2010, expect Smith to take the spotlight in 2011.

Quoting from the ESPN web site, "Smith is a rangy safety who could grow into a linebacker in a few years. He runs well for a tall DB and covers a ton of ground in the secondary. He is a true playmaker out on the field."

Smith is the son of the late Vernon A. Smith of Washington C.H. and the son of Rosey White.

Smith, already offered a full ride to play safety for the Indiana Hoosiers, has also been shown interest by Michigan State, Cincinnati, Nebraska, West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Miami (Oh.) and Toledo.

http://www.recordherald.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=140175

 

[wadc45]

Top Ohio RB Commits to Miami

by Adam Dietrich of RedHawkInsider.com, June 28, 2011 at 9:48 am ET

Explosivie RB Jamire Westbrook (Kings HS) has committed to Miami University and coach Don Treadwell.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/

Fenwick senior QB Austin Gearing was offered by Miami University on Tuesday, according to Fenwick coach Fred Cranford.

Gearing, who is 6 feet 5 and 205 pounds, also has offers from UC and Toledo.

Mason running back David Fulcher Jr., a member of the 2011 class, has committed to play football at Ohio University, according to Mason coach Brian Castner.

Fulcher, who is 5 feet 10 and 195 pounds, will be on scholarship by January 2012, according to Castner. Fulcher rushed for 1,290 yards and 21 touchdowns for the Comets last season. He had seven receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns.

Fulcher is the son of former Bengals safety and current Cincinnati Christian head football coach David Fulcher.

Scout $ - Kearns Adds to Hoosier Class

6/27

By Trieu...Tanner Kearns committed to Indiana.

 

[MD Buckeye]

Scout $ - Boilers Land Austin Appleby

 

[stowfan]

Top Ohio RB Commits to Miami



http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/





Scout $ - Kearns Adds to Hoosier Class

6/27

By Trieu...Tanner Kearns committed to Indiana.

I'm a Browns fan, rather than a Bengals fan, but IIRC, Fulcher was the first really big safety in the NFL.

 

[Buckskin86]

High School Sports Blog
50 seniors to watch this football season
Jun 30, 2011 | Written by mdyer

Here is a look at some seniors to watch from the 2012 class this August. Research includes but is not limited to all-city recognition and all-district recognition from 2010 season, team success and recruiting information this spring/summer.

50 players to watch in area?s 2012 class

1. Adolphus Washington, Taft: The senior defensive end has been considering schools that include UC, Ohio State, Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Miami (Fla), Michigan State, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Florida State and LSU. He had 107 tackles and 19 sacks during the regular season in 2010 for the Senators. He has already committed to play in the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.

2. Joe Bolden, Colerain: The linebacker verbally committed to Michigan on April 29. Bolden, who is 6 feet 3 and 230 pounds, was offered by the Wolverines in mid-March. He also had offers from the likes of UC, Tennessee, Arkansas, Penn State, Kentucky, Boston College, Arizona, Stanford, West Virginia, North Carolina State, Illinois, North Carolina and several others. He is a nominee for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

3. Dwayne Stanford, Taft: The wide receiver is one of the most recruited offensive players in the state. He had 35 receptions for 706 yards and six touchdowns during the 2010 regular season. Taft coach Mike Martin said Stanford, who is 6 feet 4 and 190 pounds, has offers from several major college programs including UC, Stanford, Oregon, LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan State, Ohio State and Notre Dame. He has committed to play in the 2012 Under Armour game.

4. Monty Madaris, Moeller: The wide receiver had 50 receptions for 719 yards and seven touchdowns last season. His latest offer came from Florida State on June 21. Madaris, who is 6 feet 2 and 185 pounds, also has offers from UC, Purdue, Michigan State, Boston College, Louisville, Nebraska, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State and others.

5. A.J. Williams, Sycamore: The 6-foot-6, 255-pound tight end verbally committed to Michigan the morning of April 22. He also had offers from Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Louisville, Michigan State, Illinois, North Carolina State, Boston College, West Virginia, Indiana and others.

Cont...

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/2011/06/30/50-seniors-to-watch-this-football-season/

 

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http://cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/

Elder senior offensive lineman Nick Custer verbally committed to Miami University on July 2, according to Elder coach Doug Ramsey.

Custer, who is 6 feet 4 and 265 pounds, also had an offer from Youngstown State.

Custer is the second Elder offensive lineman in the 2012 class to make an early verbal commitment. TC Klusman verbally committed to Louisville in June.

Shroder senior defensive lineman Izaah Lunsford made an oral commitment to Bowling Green on Friday morning, according to Shroder coach Gerald Warmack.

Lunsford, who is 6 feet 3 and 260 pounds, had 58 tackles and 6 ? sacks as a junior last season for Shroder. He is expected to play on both sides of the ball this season.

Lunsford also had interest from Big East, Southeastern Conference and other Mid-American Conference schools, according to Warmack.

Lunsford visited the Bowling Green campus on Wednesday, Warmack said. ?He said he felt like he was at home,? Warmack said.

Bowling Green offered Lunsford on June 21.

Lunsford, who will be a three-year starter this August, said he felt comfortable with the coaching staff and he liked the fact that the Bowling Green staff show a significant amoung of interest.

 

[MD Buckeye]

'12 OH ATH Lakeith Walls

Scout $ - Lakeith Walls Talks Offers

7/23

By Simone Scott....Talks about his interest in Pittsburgh, Louisville, Toledo & Northwestern (all have offered). Also hearing from Cincinnati, Ohio State, Bowling Green & Iowa.