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08-16-2008, 08:41 AM
Northeast Ohio's top 40 high school football player rankings
by Bob Fortuna, Carl Matzelle, Mike Peticca, Tim Rogers and Tim Warsinskey
Friday August 15, 2008, 7:06 PM
Not bad OSU...and Hall is...a Buckeye......maybe.......maybe not...Hmmmmm:biggrin:
Molls is a nice player as well. Devonte payne...may be a prospect.....and watch out for!!
Fields is only goung to get faster then the 4.39 speed he has!:biggrin:
Introducing the top 40 high school football players, ranked by Plain Dealer high school sports reporters Bob Fortuna, Carl Matzelle, Mike Peticca, Tim Rogers and Tim Warsinskey.
Of all the high school football players in Northeast Ohio, Garfield Heights defensive end/tight end Melvin Fellows has an edge over all of them.
1. Melvin Fellows, Garfield Heights, Sr., DE/TE, 6-5, 250: Ohio State recruit totaled 97 tackles, including 23 for loss, and seven sacks while being double- and triple-teamed.
2. Marcus Hall, Glenville, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 305: Three-year starter allowed no sacks and blocked at a 90 percent efficiency as a junior. Runs the 40 in 5.35 seconds.
3. Randy Greenwood, Lake Catholic, Sr., TB/DB, 6-0, 180: Broke his leg two days after committing to Akron and will miss at least five weeks. Had health issues early last year but still had 953 yards rushing/receiving, 13 TDs and four interceptions.
4. Chris Fields, Harvey, Sr., WR/TB/QB/FS, 6-1, 185: Ohio State recruit runs 40 in 4.39 seconds. Caught 51 passes for 850 yards with 10 TDs. Returned two kickoffs and a punt for TDs.
5. Adam Bellamy, Aurora, Sr., DE/OT, 6-4, 285: Ohio State recruit made 39 solo tackles, including eight sacks and six for loss, and caused two fumbles. Forte is defense.
6. Chris Snook, Highland, Sr., RB/LB, 6-3, 228: West Virginia recruit rushed for 1,409 yards and 14 touchdowns. First Hornets football player recruited at Division I level since Mike Kudla in 2003.
7. Devontae Payne, Cleveland South, Sr., QB/DE, 6-7, 240: One of Ohio's top QB prospects. Passed for 2,963 yards, 26 TDs and was intercepted six times over past two seasons. Look for limited defensive role.
8. Anthony Urbania, Benedictine, Sr., TB/S, 6-0, 200: Had 31 tackles as a junior, but is outstanding on the other side of the ball. Rushed for 2,555 yards and 28 TDs the past two seasons.
9. Andrew Holland, St. Ignatius, Sr., QB, 6-1, 195: Superb pocket passer who can also run. Does a good job directing Wildcats' sophisticated offense against a demanding schedule.
10. Patrick McShane, Walsh Jesuit, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 285: Chose Indiana over Purdue, Illinois and several MAC schools. Will probably move to guard or center in college.
11. Jonathan Newsome, Glenville, Sr., C/DE/LB, 6-3, 205: Ohio State recruit and one of three DEs in Ohio High Magazine's top 10. Had 72 tackles and 13 sacks.
12. Dan Fox, St. Ignatius, Sr., S, 6-4, 220: Notre Dame recruit has the range to roam sideline to sideline. Ability to be a big-play performer and has a keen grasp for the game.
13. Dan France, North Royalton, Sr., DE/TE/LB, 6-6, 275: Michigan State recruit is an excellent athlete. Solid defender against the run and the pass and a devastating blocker on offense.
14. Tom Worden, Mentor, Sr., RB, 5-11, 195: Deceptively strong and fast. Was tremendous in Mentor's run to the state final. Rushed for 1,178 yards and 14 TDs in seven games.
15. Jeff Walker, Coventry, Sr., WR, 6-4, 200: Receiving/defensive/kick-returning threat. Had 402 reception yards, five interceptions and forced three fumbles. Averaged 20 yards on kickoff returns.
16. Hugh Thornton, Oberlin, Sr., OT/DE/LB, 6-5, 290: Team captain is an Idaho move-in who is being recruited by many major colleges. Has the agility to line up at slotback.
17. Perez Ashford, Shaker Heights, Sr., WR/S, 5-11, 175: Very versatile. Had 53 receptions for 903 yards and 11 TDs and 1,922 all-purpose yards. Also had 38 tackles.
18. Mike Edwards, Glenville, Sr., CB/WR, 6-0, 180: Has a nose for the ball but will also play a major role on offense and special teams. Had 15 solo tackles, nine assists and two interceptions.
19. Dan Molls, Padua, Sr., LB/RB, 6-0, 213: Division II district defensive co-player of the year gave up baseball to focus on football. Sure tackler who will add key offensive duties.
20. Blayre Davis, Ravenna, Sr., RB/DB, 5-11, 180: Helped Ravens win a league title and reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Rushed for 12 TDs and almost 1,000 yards.
21. John Pettigrew, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 185: Hard-running and fast. Ran for 1,781 yards and 17 TDs last year. Gained 100-plus yards in nine games.
22. Jake Squirek, Normandy, Jr., TB/LB, 6-3, 220: Makes a major impact on both sides of the ball. Bruising ball-carrier and blocker. Sideline-to-sideline playmaker on defense.
23. Brandon Kish, Amherst, Sr., TB, 6-0, 190: Outstanding runner. Gained nearly 2,000 yards in 2006. Hamstring injury limited him to four games in 2007. Still gained nearly 700 yards.
24. Denario Gray, Warrensville Heights, Sr., SB/CB, 5-10, 170: An electrifying receiver. Had 74 receptions for 1,052 yards and 18 TDs as a junior. Also had eight interceptions and 50 tackles.
25. Jeff Burke, St. Edward, Sr., WR, 6-2, 195: An exceptional athlete. Combines speed of a deep threat with the sure hands and precise route-running of a possession receiver.
26. Rossi Santo, Kirtland, Sr., RB/FS, 5-9, 162: He does it all. Had 1,005 yards on offense, 26 TDs and six interceptions, three of which were for TDs. Has 14 career interceptions.
27. John Taylor, North Olmsted, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 270: Besides his strength, has excellent speed for his size, which gives him versatility that intrigues recruiters.
28. Bryan Slack, Archbishop Hoban, Sr., TE/S, 6-5, 215: Miami (Ohio) recruit caught 28 passes for 320 yards. Also had 34 tackles with a sack and five stops for losses.
29. Brian Winters, Hudson, Sr., DT, 6-4, 305: Big, strong and surprisingly fast. That combo has attracted an offer from Syracuse and interest from West Virginia and Ohio State.
30. Pat Hinkel, St. Ignatius, Sr., S, 6-2, 205: Stout run-stopper with a great instinct for where the football is going. Can impact a game as a remarkable special teams player.
31. Ben Pike, Mentor, Sr., DE/TE, 6-3, 225: He's a big reason the Cardinals will use a tight end for the first time in a few seasons. Has outstanding hands and is an impact player on defense.
32. Darwin Cook, Shaw, Sr., ATH, 6-2, 175: Cincinnati recruit is dynamite on defense. Tallied 92 tackles, including 54 solos, 16 sacks and six interceptions last year.
33. Harvie Tuck IV, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Sr., LB/RB, 5-10, 220: Tremendous two-way player. Blocked for a 1,000-yard plus rushing teammate last year. Averaged almost five yards a carry, had 71 tackles and two forced fumbles.
34. Justin Woo, Solon, Sr., OL/DL, 5-11, 260: Two-year starter has been a solid and versatile performer on both lines the past two years.
35. Zach Murray, Avon Lake, Sr., DE, 6-2, 235: Strength and quickness are reasons he defends the run so well. Will also be a key pass rusher in the Shoremen's 5-2 defense.
36. Jeffvon Gill, Euclid, Sr., TB/LB, 6-0, 205: Look for this bruiser to be a big-play guy in the Panthers' rushing attack. Gained 702 yards, scored 11 TDs on last season's pass-happy team.
37. Fred Hilow, St. Edward, Sr., OT, 6-4, 275: Went against some premier defensive linemen last season and proved to be a dominating run-blocker and a standout pass-protector.
38. Tyler Ferrell, Brunswick, Jr., TE, 6-6, 225: Averaged almost nine yards per reception and has a nose for the ball. Will be key player on offense because of his receiving, blocking skills.
39. Theo Traczyk, Strongsville, Sr., OG/DT, 6-3, 270: Active and involved in unusual amount of plays for an interior DL. Strength and savvy will also pay dividends on the offensive line.
40. Patrick Nicely, Willoughby South, Sr., QB, 6-4, 215: Passed for 1,700 yards and 12 TDs, but had 12 interceptions. Could have a big season because of the veteran squad around him.
by Bob Fortuna, Carl Matzelle, Mike Peticca, Tim Rogers and Tim Warsinskey
Friday August 15, 2008, 7:06 PM
Not bad OSU...and Hall is...a Buckeye......maybe.......maybe not...Hmmmmm:biggrin:
Molls is a nice player as well. Devonte payne...may be a prospect.....and watch out for!!
Fields is only goung to get faster then the 4.39 speed he has!:biggrin:
Introducing the top 40 high school football players, ranked by Plain Dealer high school sports reporters Bob Fortuna, Carl Matzelle, Mike Peticca, Tim Rogers and Tim Warsinskey.
Of all the high school football players in Northeast Ohio, Garfield Heights defensive end/tight end Melvin Fellows has an edge over all of them.
1. Melvin Fellows, Garfield Heights, Sr., DE/TE, 6-5, 250: Ohio State recruit totaled 97 tackles, including 23 for loss, and seven sacks while being double- and triple-teamed.
2. Marcus Hall, Glenville, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 305: Three-year starter allowed no sacks and blocked at a 90 percent efficiency as a junior. Runs the 40 in 5.35 seconds.
3. Randy Greenwood, Lake Catholic, Sr., TB/DB, 6-0, 180: Broke his leg two days after committing to Akron and will miss at least five weeks. Had health issues early last year but still had 953 yards rushing/receiving, 13 TDs and four interceptions.
4. Chris Fields, Harvey, Sr., WR/TB/QB/FS, 6-1, 185: Ohio State recruit runs 40 in 4.39 seconds. Caught 51 passes for 850 yards with 10 TDs. Returned two kickoffs and a punt for TDs.
5. Adam Bellamy, Aurora, Sr., DE/OT, 6-4, 285: Ohio State recruit made 39 solo tackles, including eight sacks and six for loss, and caused two fumbles. Forte is defense.
6. Chris Snook, Highland, Sr., RB/LB, 6-3, 228: West Virginia recruit rushed for 1,409 yards and 14 touchdowns. First Hornets football player recruited at Division I level since Mike Kudla in 2003.
7. Devontae Payne, Cleveland South, Sr., QB/DE, 6-7, 240: One of Ohio's top QB prospects. Passed for 2,963 yards, 26 TDs and was intercepted six times over past two seasons. Look for limited defensive role.
8. Anthony Urbania, Benedictine, Sr., TB/S, 6-0, 200: Had 31 tackles as a junior, but is outstanding on the other side of the ball. Rushed for 2,555 yards and 28 TDs the past two seasons.
9. Andrew Holland, St. Ignatius, Sr., QB, 6-1, 195: Superb pocket passer who can also run. Does a good job directing Wildcats' sophisticated offense against a demanding schedule.
10. Patrick McShane, Walsh Jesuit, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 285: Chose Indiana over Purdue, Illinois and several MAC schools. Will probably move to guard or center in college.
11. Jonathan Newsome, Glenville, Sr., C/DE/LB, 6-3, 205: Ohio State recruit and one of three DEs in Ohio High Magazine's top 10. Had 72 tackles and 13 sacks.
12. Dan Fox, St. Ignatius, Sr., S, 6-4, 220: Notre Dame recruit has the range to roam sideline to sideline. Ability to be a big-play performer and has a keen grasp for the game.
13. Dan France, North Royalton, Sr., DE/TE/LB, 6-6, 275: Michigan State recruit is an excellent athlete. Solid defender against the run and the pass and a devastating blocker on offense.
14. Tom Worden, Mentor, Sr., RB, 5-11, 195: Deceptively strong and fast. Was tremendous in Mentor's run to the state final. Rushed for 1,178 yards and 14 TDs in seven games.
15. Jeff Walker, Coventry, Sr., WR, 6-4, 200: Receiving/defensive/kick-returning threat. Had 402 reception yards, five interceptions and forced three fumbles. Averaged 20 yards on kickoff returns.
16. Hugh Thornton, Oberlin, Sr., OT/DE/LB, 6-5, 290: Team captain is an Idaho move-in who is being recruited by many major colleges. Has the agility to line up at slotback.
17. Perez Ashford, Shaker Heights, Sr., WR/S, 5-11, 175: Very versatile. Had 53 receptions for 903 yards and 11 TDs and 1,922 all-purpose yards. Also had 38 tackles.
18. Mike Edwards, Glenville, Sr., CB/WR, 6-0, 180: Has a nose for the ball but will also play a major role on offense and special teams. Had 15 solo tackles, nine assists and two interceptions.
19. Dan Molls, Padua, Sr., LB/RB, 6-0, 213: Division II district defensive co-player of the year gave up baseball to focus on football. Sure tackler who will add key offensive duties.
20. Blayre Davis, Ravenna, Sr., RB/DB, 5-11, 180: Helped Ravens win a league title and reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Rushed for 12 TDs and almost 1,000 yards.
21. John Pettigrew, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 185: Hard-running and fast. Ran for 1,781 yards and 17 TDs last year. Gained 100-plus yards in nine games.
22. Jake Squirek, Normandy, Jr., TB/LB, 6-3, 220: Makes a major impact on both sides of the ball. Bruising ball-carrier and blocker. Sideline-to-sideline playmaker on defense.
23. Brandon Kish, Amherst, Sr., TB, 6-0, 190: Outstanding runner. Gained nearly 2,000 yards in 2006. Hamstring injury limited him to four games in 2007. Still gained nearly 700 yards.
24. Denario Gray, Warrensville Heights, Sr., SB/CB, 5-10, 170: An electrifying receiver. Had 74 receptions for 1,052 yards and 18 TDs as a junior. Also had eight interceptions and 50 tackles.
25. Jeff Burke, St. Edward, Sr., WR, 6-2, 195: An exceptional athlete. Combines speed of a deep threat with the sure hands and precise route-running of a possession receiver.
26. Rossi Santo, Kirtland, Sr., RB/FS, 5-9, 162: He does it all. Had 1,005 yards on offense, 26 TDs and six interceptions, three of which were for TDs. Has 14 career interceptions.
27. John Taylor, North Olmsted, Sr., OT/DT, 6-5, 270: Besides his strength, has excellent speed for his size, which gives him versatility that intrigues recruiters.
28. Bryan Slack, Archbishop Hoban, Sr., TE/S, 6-5, 215: Miami (Ohio) recruit caught 28 passes for 320 yards. Also had 34 tackles with a sack and five stops for losses.
29. Brian Winters, Hudson, Sr., DT, 6-4, 305: Big, strong and surprisingly fast. That combo has attracted an offer from Syracuse and interest from West Virginia and Ohio State.
30. Pat Hinkel, St. Ignatius, Sr., S, 6-2, 205: Stout run-stopper with a great instinct for where the football is going. Can impact a game as a remarkable special teams player.
31. Ben Pike, Mentor, Sr., DE/TE, 6-3, 225: He's a big reason the Cardinals will use a tight end for the first time in a few seasons. Has outstanding hands and is an impact player on defense.
32. Darwin Cook, Shaw, Sr., ATH, 6-2, 175: Cincinnati recruit is dynamite on defense. Tallied 92 tackles, including 54 solos, 16 sacks and six interceptions last year.
33. Harvie Tuck IV, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Sr., LB/RB, 5-10, 220: Tremendous two-way player. Blocked for a 1,000-yard plus rushing teammate last year. Averaged almost five yards a carry, had 71 tackles and two forced fumbles.
34. Justin Woo, Solon, Sr., OL/DL, 5-11, 260: Two-year starter has been a solid and versatile performer on both lines the past two years.
35. Zach Murray, Avon Lake, Sr., DE, 6-2, 235: Strength and quickness are reasons he defends the run so well. Will also be a key pass rusher in the Shoremen's 5-2 defense.
36. Jeffvon Gill, Euclid, Sr., TB/LB, 6-0, 205: Look for this bruiser to be a big-play guy in the Panthers' rushing attack. Gained 702 yards, scored 11 TDs on last season's pass-happy team.
37. Fred Hilow, St. Edward, Sr., OT, 6-4, 275: Went against some premier defensive linemen last season and proved to be a dominating run-blocker and a standout pass-protector.
38. Tyler Ferrell, Brunswick, Jr., TE, 6-6, 225: Averaged almost nine yards per reception and has a nose for the ball. Will be key player on offense because of his receiving, blocking skills.
39. Theo Traczyk, Strongsville, Sr., OG/DT, 6-3, 270: Active and involved in unusual amount of plays for an interior DL. Strength and savvy will also pay dividends on the offensive line.
40. Patrick Nicely, Willoughby South, Sr., QB, 6-4, 215: Passed for 1,700 yards and 12 TDs, but had 12 interceptions. Could have a big season because of the veteran squad around him.