WR Verlon Reed (transfer to Findlay)

[FairfaxBuckeye]

Football: Marion-Franklin 31, Brookhaven 24
By Mark Znidar
The Columbus Dispatch
. . .
Quarterback Verlon Reed got the winning drive started with a 34-yard run to the 26 on a scramble.
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Reed threw touchdown passes of 44 yards to Nate Spears and 15 yards to Travone Youngblood to give the Devils a 17-10 lead with 8.9 seconds left in the third quarter.

?We came together as a family in the locker room at halftime,? Reed said. ?We fought. That?s what is going to happen when you work hard in practice. Every day after practice, we stay late to work on the passing game. They have a great run-stopping defense, and we had to be patient.?
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Football: Marion-Franklin 31, Brookhaven 24 (High school sports @ dispatch.com)

 

[craigblitz]

Kid is a winner for sure.. I have no eye for evaluating QB's but I know the kid is a winner and is going to make some school very happy to have him on their roster.

 

[Buckskin86]

High school football: Red Devils believe in Reed
Marion-Franklin QB sets example on and off field
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Steve Blackledge
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Kyle Robertsondispatch
Marion-Franklin quarterback Verlon Reed has thrown for 1,335 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also has run for 1,191 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Looking one squarely in the eyes, Verlon Reed exudes the calmness and confidence of a man several years his senior.

It was his quarterback's poise, along with a knapsack of special gifts, that prompted Marion-Franklin coach Brian Haffele to predict a victory in an opening-round playoff game at undefeated Louisville, a favorite in Division II.

Behind Reed, the eighth-seeded Red Devils shocked Louisville, then defeated Olentangy Orange and City League power Brookhaven to reach a state semifinal.

Marion-Franklin (11-2) will face Cincinnati Winton Woods (11-2) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Centerville with a trip to Massillon riding on the outcome.

"You've absolutely got to have a quarterback who's a leader if you hope to beat those kinds of teams and make a legitimate run at the state championship," Haffele said. "Verlon is a special kid, not only because of his talents but because he can get his teammates to listen to him, believe him and follow him.

Reed has completed 87 of 187 passes for 1,335 yards and 16 touchdowns and has rushed for a team-high 1,191 yards (a 7.1-yard average) with 16 touchdowns. He also has two interceptions at safety and averages 35.2 yards per punt.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder remains open to college offers. He has December visits scheduled to Toledo and Bowling Green. Kent State and Syracuse also have shown interest. But the catch for more prestigious programs is his insistence on being recruited as a quarterback.

"I'd like to go somewhere that will give me a shot to play the position I want," he said, "and getting on the field early and being an asset to my team is very important, too. I've got a lot of things to think about."

High school football: Red Devils believe in Reed | The Columbus Dispatch

 

[FairfaxBuckeye]

Cincinnati Winton Woods 69, Marion-Franklin 35

Nightmare night on defense dooms Marion-Franklin

Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:14 AM
By Steve Blackledge
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
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Verlon Reed, who turned in an otherwise magnificent performance, was intercepted, fumbled and launched a punt that was blocked during the seven-minute stretch. It turned a 21-21 tie into a 42-21 deficit.

"We knew going in that we were going to have to score a lot of points to beat them," Reed said. "Those three turnovers killed us, and I'll take full blame for those."

Reed, a Division I prospect being scouted by Ohio State, ran for 204 yards and three touchdowns in 14 carries and passed for 213 yards and two more scores, but it wasn't enough to keep up with Winton Woods (12-2) and quarterback Dominique Brown.

Nightmare night on defense dooms Marion-Franklin | The Columbus Dispatch

 

[Smith]

Dispatch.com

Dispatch All-Metro football honorees
Saturday, December 5, 2009 3:10 AM

First-team offense
...
Quarterback, VERLON REED (Marion-Franklin) 6-3, 205, sr. A breathtaking playmaker, Reed passed for 1,548 yards and 18 touchdowns, rushed for 1,395 yards and 18 touchdowns, caught a TD pass, started at safety and punted. "Words can't do justice for what Verlon has done for this program," coach Brian Haffele said. "The best thing I could say about him is he's a winner."

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[buckeyescott11]

It looks like he was offered by OSU. I dont have a premium membership so I can't post the link from BN.

 

[ryan20]

Bucks Offer Another Senior QB | Football Recruiting Article

Bucknuts.com has featured Verlon Reed on more than one occasion and said he is a definite candidate for an Ohio State scholarship offer. That offer came today and Reed is very happy about it.

Article says Verlon will get a chance at QB first and if it doesnt work out he can move to another position like WR.

 

[Meyer]

Wow nice. Good job Verlon!

This is the kind of guy I could see actually sticking at QB and being a good one.

 

[bigdog3300]

Congrats Verlon!

Great to see a kid go about it the right way, he wanted the offer, worked his tail off, kept his mouth shout and hoped for the best. He's everything a Buckeye should be, congrats!!! Nanners have to be following.

 

[korchiki]

Kid sounds like a player. Earlier in the thread it said he plans to graduate early. Does anyone know if that is still the case?

 

[Smith]

Scout $ - Reed Excited By Ohio State Offer

By Bill Greene
Posted Dec 6, 2009

Great visit to Toledo this weekend, UT offer is for QB and he is interested... Wants a shot at QB wherever he goes but is open to other positions as well... Ohio State offer is as a QB as well... No plans on committing until he takes all 5 OVs... Depth charts are not a concern and he's not afraid to compete with anyone...

 

[BuckTwenty]

Hard not to like this kid and root for him.

 

[osugrad21]

BN$--Reed?s OSU Official Visit Goes "Great"

Interview with Verlon's Mom...they both loved it, he did not commit, and Coach Haynes will be in-home this week.

 

[Smith]

MaxPreps.com

Ohio: College football recruiting takes spotlight as Kelly moves to Notre Dame
Former Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly takes over at Notre Dame today. Monday, December 14, 2009
By: Mike Dyer

...
Marion-Franklin senior quarterback Verlon Reed (6-3, 193) has been offered by Ohio State, according to ScoutingOhio.com. He also reportedly has offers from Toledo and Bowling Green...

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[OneBuckeye]

He's a buckeye

OSU gets commitment from QB Reed (Blogging the Buckeyes)

OSU gets commitment from QB Reed

Verlon Reed, a dual-threat quarterback from Columbus Marion-Franklin High School, committed to Ohio State this morning.
Reed said he chose OSU over Toledo and Bowling Green. He was blown away on his official visit last weekend.
"It's everything I expected, it's a home inside a home," he said of the feeling he had on his visit. "It's a dream come true, something I wanted to do my whole life."
Rivals.com rates Reed as a three-star player, rated the No. 61 prospect in Ohio. The Buckeyes already have a quarterback in their 2010 class, Taylor Graham of Wheaton, Ill.
Last season, Reed led the Red Devils to an 11-3 record and a berth in the Division II state semifinals. He rushed for 1,395 yards and 19 TDs and passed for 1,548 yards and 18 TDs.
There has been some speculation that Reed (6-2, 185) might switch positions in college, but he said OSU coaches have told him he will get a legitimate shot at quarterback.
"I like competition, I don't want anything given to me," he said.
Reed is the 15th member of the 2010 class, which is expected to number 20 by signing day.