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With dozens of Greater Cincinnati schools participating in showcases for college coaches early next month, The Enquirer is updating its recruiting lists of the best thus-uncommitted local talent.
While the NCAA Division I signing period ended April 1, the final signing period for Division II football athletes is Aug. 1, 2025. To help all involved, here are some of the top uncommitted and/or unsigned class of 2025 football players around Cincinnati. This file could be updated.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 29 rushes, 220 yards, six rushing touchdowns; 50 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions.
Bessler was the only Covington Catholic defensive player to be named an All-Northern Kentucky first-teamer in 2024. He helped his team to an 11-3 record and a run to the state semifinals in Class 4A.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 260 pounds.
2024 stats: 28 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack.
Bryant earned All-Northern Kentucky first-team honors as a defensive lineman in 2024, helping the Bluebirds to an 11-3 record.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 270 pounds.
2024 stats: 58 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, four sacks.
He has interest from universities such as Thomas More, John Carroll, Findlay and Kentucky Christian so far. He earned All-Northern Kentucky second-team honors on defense in 2024.
"On defense, he’s quick off the ball and can get in the backfield to create problems for the offense," Lloyd Memorial coach Kyle Niederman said. "On offense he stands his ground and very few can get past him."
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 39 tackles, five interceptions, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble; 28 receptions, 473 receiving yards, eight receiving touchdowns.
The son of former Cincinnati Bengal Vinnie Clark, Clark Jr. only started playing football in 2024. He obviously has a penchant for it, as he was named first-team All-Southwest District and All-Ohio in Division VI.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 175 pounds.
2024 stats: 79 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries; 16 rushes, 93 yards, four touchdowns.
A major part of a defense that allowed just over 10 points per game in 2024, Clutter earned first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division IV as well as second-team All-Ohio.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: 65 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, four passes defended, two interceptions.
La Salle head coach Pat McLaughlin said Daniels will be a valuable piece for a college coach because he can cover and defend the run well from multiple different positions. So far, he's received interest from colleges such as Wheeling, Thomas More and Walsh and, at one point, had interest from DI Valparaiso.
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 200 pounds.
2024 stats: 19 tackles, 11 passes defended, 3 interceptions; 25 receptions, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns.
In 2024, Davis was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a defensive back in Division IV.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: 56 receptions, 1,195 yards, 14 receiving touchdowns; 55 tackles, five forced fumbles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, 13 passes defended.
A captain for Waynesville, Davis was an All-Southwest District first-teamer in Division V as a receiver, and he also earned second-team All-Ohio honors.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 160 pounds.
2024 stats: 72 tackles, four interceptions, three interception return touchdowns, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two tackles for loss, 11 passes defended.
He earned first-team All-Southwest District honors as a defensive back in Division I and was also an all-state second-teamer. He forced seven turnovers in 12 games and returned three of them for touchdowns.
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 240 pounds.
The only Wyoming offensive lineman named first-team all-district, he helped the Cowboys score nearly 40 points per game on the way to an 11-1 record in 2024. He was also named an All-Ohio second-teamer in Division IV.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 178 pounds.
2024 stats: 67 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, five passes defended; 81 rushes, 448 yards, six touchdowns.
One of two Taylor defensive players to be named first-team All-Southwest District in Division IV, Ferguson helped the Yellowjackets to a 10-3 record, their first winning season since 2014. He also earned second-team All-Ohio honors.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 215 pounds.
2024 stats: 185 rushes, 1,321 yards, 18 rushing touchdowns; seven tackles.
Gregg was a first-team All-Northern Kentucky selection at running back in 2024. According to his X account, he holds the Dixie Heights school record for total touchdowns with 64. Formerly a quarterback, he switched to running back in his senior season.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 170 pounds.
2024 stats: 72 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries; 28 rushes, 394 yards, three rushing touchdowns; 18 receptions, 443 yards, seven receiving touchdowns.
Griffin was first-team all-district and all-state as a defensive back in Division VII. He helped Cincinnati College Prep to a 9-3 record.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: As receiver: 25 catches for 508 yards, five touchdowns. As defender: 52 tackles (39 solo), one sack, 2.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). As a returner: six punt returns for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Guyer was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a defensive back in Division IV. According to his coach Mike Blaut, Guyer overcame three broken collar bones across his career to play last season.
"Vince was the best player on our team that went 6-5," Blaut said. "He played WR/OLB/FS/SS/KR/PR. He was a captain and whenever we needed a big play, he was there to make it in all three phases of the game."
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 175 pounds.
2024 stats: 80 tackles, 3 passes defended.
He earned first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division VI as a defensive back and was also named third-team All-Ohio.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 190 pounds.
2024 stats: 223 rushes, 1,699 yards, 14 rushing touchdowns; four receptions, 70 yards, one receiving touchdown; 54 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions, three passes defended.
Hayes was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a running back in Division VII.
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 265 pounds.
2024 stats: 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss.
A three-time state champion with the Tigers, he was named first-team All-Northern Kentucky in 2024. He also scored a 35 on the ACT, so he should have no trouble picking up blocking schemes.
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 200 pounds. Hand size: 10.5 inches.
2024 stats: 64 receptions, 1,298 yards, 24 touchdown receptions.
He earned first-team All-Northern Kentucky and third-team All-Kentucky honors at receiver last season. Over his career at Cooper, he caught 173 passes for 3,343 yards and 53 touchdowns.
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 197 pounds.
2024 stats: 69 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks.
Johnson was a first-team All-Southwest District honoree as a defensive lineman in Division V, and he also earned all-state honorable mention recognition.
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 210 pounds.
2024 stats: 178 rushes, 1,379 yards, 18 rushing touchdowns; 8 receptions, 64 yards, two touchdowns.
Koops was named first-team All-Southwest District and second-team All-Ohio as a running back in Division II. He's received offers to play at Wheeling, Thomas More, McPherson College, Wittenberg and more.
Height: 6-foot-3. Weight: 205 pounds.
2024 stats: 57 receptions, 958 receiving yards, 14 receiving touchdowns; 21 tackles, two forced fumbles.
Lorms was a top player on Ryle's team that finished 12-3 and made its first state championship game appearance since 2006.
Height: 5-foot-8. Weight: 165 pounds.
2024 stats: 177 carries, 1,244 yards, 19 rushing touchdowns; 64 receptions, 1,113 yards, 11 receiving touchdowns; 101 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, one interception return touchdown, one forced fumble; 11 kickoff returns, 330 yards, one return touchdown.
A two-way star for Waynesville, Lundy was named first-team All-Southwest District and All-Ohio as a running back in Division V.
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 265 pounds.
McGowan was recognized as first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state in Division VI as an offensive lineman in 2024.
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 188 pounds.
2024 stats: 157 rushes, 1,118 rushing yards, 14 yards; 12 receptions, 144 receiving yards; 44 tackles, three interceptions, seven interceptions.
In addition to first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division V, Thomas was named second-team All-Ohio as a running back.
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 198 carries, 1,402 yards, 25 rushing touchdowns; 19 receptions, 186 yards, two receiving touchdowns.
Mitchum received first-team All-Southwest District and third-team All-Ohio recognition in Division IV.
Height: 6-foot-5. Weight: 225 pounds.
2024 stats: 10 games played, 186-for-329, 2,373 yards, 21 touchdowns, 45 rushes, 259 yards.
Nigam exits Turpin as the all-time career and single-season passing yardage leader. He also as the most completions in a career. He was named second team all-district and honorable mention all-state in 2024.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 205 pounds.
2024 stats: 78 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles; 41 rushes, 250 yards, four rushing touchdowns.
Oliver earned first-team All-Southwest District in Division VII.
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 262 pounds.
2024 stats: 49 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, one sack; one rush, 3 yards, one rushing touchdown.
An All-Kentucky honorable mention as an offensive lineman last season, Grant County head coach Josh Cole called Patrick the anchor of his team's offensive and defensive lines.
"I have no doubt he could play for any team in the state of Kentucky," Cole said. "It was clear that all our opponents would scout to avoid him. I remember one drive early in the season having to move him to three different positions on the defensive line on the same drive, and he dominated at all of them. He's also a great leader and student of the game. I feel like he's a DI player."
Height: 6'4. Weight: 290.
2024 stats: No sacks allowed
Paulino earned second-team all-district honors in Division V last season. Norwood's head coach Matthew Money said Paulino has a strong first step and punch, along with great football IQ and strength.
"Marvin is a true leader on the field that wants his greatest performance each and every play. He strives to learn the game to make himself more of an impact and wants to carry his success to all those around him," Money said.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 155 pounds.
2024 stats: 44 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, three interceptions, eight passes defended; 29 receptions, 382 yards, two touchdowns.
A Division I first-team all-district and honorable mention all-state pick at defensive back in 2024, Reed has received interest from schools such as West Virginia State, Mount St. Joseph and Thomas More.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 170 pounds.
2024 stats: 39 tackles, 2 interceptions, one forced fumble; 20 punt returns, 292 punt return yards, one punt return touchdown.
He earned first-team all-district and third-team all-state honors as a defensive back in Division IV.
Height: 5-foot-8. Weight: 160 pounds.
2024 stats: 37 receptions, 555 receiving yards, six touchdowns.
He was named to the All-Southwest District first team in Division III and also earned all-state honorable mention honors.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 230 pounds.
Sears was Lloyd Memorial's only All-Northern Kentucky first-team offensive lineman in 2024, helping the Juggernauts to a 9-3 record and 37.1 points per game.
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 333 passing yards, five touchdowns, two interceptions; 269 rushes, 1,509 yards, 15 touchdowns.
Severance was named first-team All-Southwest District in Division III, and he also received honorable mention all-state honors.
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 67 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception.
He was one of three All-Northern Kentucky first-team defenders for the Jaguars, a team that went 14-1 last season with their only loss coming in the Class 5A state championship game.
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 173 rushes, 1,712 yards, 25 rushing touchdowns; 22 tackles, four interceptions, five passes defended; four receptions, 78 yards, a touchdown.
In addition to first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division VI, Thomas was named second-team All-Ohio as a running back.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 190 pounds.
2024 stats: 169 rushes, 1,480 yards, 11 total touchdowns; 13 receptions, 147 yards; 91 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble.
A two-way star for the Cavaliers, Thomas was named first-team All-Southwest District in Division VI as well as second-team All-Ohio.
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 210 pounds.
2024 stats: 56 tackles, 9 sacks, three tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries.
He was named first-team All-Southwest District and honorable mention all-state in Division III.
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 151 tackles, three tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered, one sack.
A tackling machine for Mariemont, Warden was named first-team All-Southwest District and second-team All-Ohio as a linebacker in Division VI.
Height: 6-foot-5. Weight: 220 pounds. Max Bench: 250. Max squat: 405. Max deadlift: 450.
2024 stats: 18 receptions, 417 yards, five touchdowns; 81 tackles, eight passes defended, seven tackles for loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumbles recovered, interception; 3-of-4 field goals, 41-yard long, 12-of-15 extra points; 40 punts, 46.1 average, 66 long, 19 downed inside the 20-yard line.
Also a star basketball player, Yeager was the first-team All-Ohio punter in Division V in 2024.
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 295 pounds.
He earned first-team all-district and third-team all-state honors in Division I in 2024, the only West Clermont offensive lineman to make either list. He helped pave the way for the Eastern Cincinnati Conference's leading rusher, Landon Young.
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While the NCAA Division I signing period ended April 1, the final signing period for Division II football athletes is Aug. 1, 2025. To help all involved, here are some of the top uncommitted and/or unsigned class of 2025 football players around Cincinnati. This file could be updated.
Andrew Bessler, RB/LB, Covington Catholic
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Height: 6-foot. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 29 rushes, 220 yards, six rushing touchdowns; 50 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions.
Bessler was the only Covington Catholic defensive player to be named an All-Northern Kentucky first-teamer in 2024. He helped his team to an 11-3 record and a run to the state semifinals in Class 4A.
Torin Bryant, OL/DL, Highlands
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 260 pounds.
2024 stats: 28 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack.
Bryant earned All-Northern Kentucky first-team honors as a defensive lineman in 2024, helping the Bluebirds to an 11-3 record.
Ky’Ron Carter, RT/DT/DE, Lloyd Memorial
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 270 pounds.
2024 stats: 58 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, four sacks.
He has interest from universities such as Thomas More, John Carroll, Findlay and Kentucky Christian so far. He earned All-Northern Kentucky second-team honors on defense in 2024.
"On defense, he’s quick off the ball and can get in the backfield to create problems for the offense," Lloyd Memorial coach Kyle Niederman said. "On offense he stands his ground and very few can get past him."
Vincent Clark Jr., DB/WR, Purcell Marian
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 39 tackles, five interceptions, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble; 28 receptions, 473 receiving yards, eight receiving touchdowns.
The son of former Cincinnati Bengal Vinnie Clark, Clark Jr. only started playing football in 2024. He obviously has a penchant for it, as he was named first-team All-Southwest District and All-Ohio in Division VI.
Ty Clutter, LB, Clinton-Massie
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 175 pounds.
2024 stats: 79 tackles, 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries; 16 rushes, 93 yards, four touchdowns.
A major part of a defense that allowed just over 10 points per game in 2024, Clutter earned first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division IV as well as second-team All-Ohio.
Colin Daniels, LB/DB, La Salle
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: 65 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, four passes defended, two interceptions.
La Salle head coach Pat McLaughlin said Daniels will be a valuable piece for a college coach because he can cover and defend the run well from multiple different positions. So far, he's received interest from colleges such as Wheeling, Thomas More and Walsh and, at one point, had interest from DI Valparaiso.
Connor Davis, DB/WR, Reading
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 200 pounds.
2024 stats: 19 tackles, 11 passes defended, 3 interceptions; 25 receptions, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns.
In 2024, Davis was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a defensive back in Division IV.
Trenton Davis, WR/DB, Waynesville
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: 56 receptions, 1,195 yards, 14 receiving touchdowns; 55 tackles, five forced fumbles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, 13 passes defended.
A captain for Waynesville, Davis was an All-Southwest District first-teamer in Division V as a receiver, and he also earned second-team All-Ohio honors.
Joey DiTullio, DB, Elder
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Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 160 pounds.
2024 stats: 72 tackles, four interceptions, three interception return touchdowns, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two tackles for loss, 11 passes defended.
He earned first-team All-Southwest District honors as a defensive back in Division I and was also an all-state second-teamer. He forced seven turnovers in 12 games and returned three of them for touchdowns.
Jack Feldmeier, OL, Wyoming
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 240 pounds.
The only Wyoming offensive lineman named first-team all-district, he helped the Cowboys score nearly 40 points per game on the way to an 11-1 record in 2024. He was also named an All-Ohio second-teamer in Division IV.
Grant Ferguson, DB/RB, Taylor
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 178 pounds.
2024 stats: 67 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, two interceptions, five passes defended; 81 rushes, 448 yards, six touchdowns.
One of two Taylor defensive players to be named first-team All-Southwest District in Division IV, Ferguson helped the Yellowjackets to a 10-3 record, their first winning season since 2014. He also earned second-team All-Ohio honors.
Armani Gregg, RB, Dixie Heights
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 215 pounds.
2024 stats: 185 rushes, 1,321 yards, 18 rushing touchdowns; seven tackles.
Gregg was a first-team All-Northern Kentucky selection at running back in 2024. According to his X account, he holds the Dixie Heights school record for total touchdowns with 64. Formerly a quarterback, he switched to running back in his senior season.
Jaelen Griffin, ATH, Cincinnati College Prep
Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 170 pounds.
2024 stats: 72 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries; 28 rushes, 394 yards, three rushing touchdowns; 18 receptions, 443 yards, seven receiving touchdowns.
Griffin was first-team all-district and all-state as a defensive back in Division VII. He helped Cincinnati College Prep to a 9-3 record.
Vince Guyer, DB/WR/returner, Roger Bacon
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Height: 6-foot. Weight: 185 pounds.
2024 stats: As receiver: 25 catches for 508 yards, five touchdowns. As defender: 52 tackles (39 solo), one sack, 2.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown). As a returner: six punt returns for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Guyer was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a defensive back in Division IV. According to his coach Mike Blaut, Guyer overcame three broken collar bones across his career to play last season.
"Vince was the best player on our team that went 6-5," Blaut said. "He played WR/OLB/FS/SS/KR/PR. He was a captain and whenever we needed a big play, he was there to make it in all three phases of the game."
Kevin Guzman, DB/WR, Deer Park
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 175 pounds.
2024 stats: 80 tackles, 3 passes defended.
He earned first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division VI as a defensive back and was also named third-team All-Ohio.
Dalson Hayes, RB/MLB, New Miami
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 190 pounds.
2024 stats: 223 rushes, 1,699 yards, 14 rushing touchdowns; four receptions, 70 yards, one receiving touchdown; 54 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions, three passes defended.
Hayes was named first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state as a running back in Division VII.
Cole Howard, OL/DL, Beechwood
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 265 pounds.
2024 stats: 18 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss.
A three-time state champion with the Tigers, he was named first-team All-Northern Kentucky in 2024. He also scored a 35 on the ACT, so he should have no trouble picking up blocking schemes.
Isaiah Johnson, WR, Cooper
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Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 200 pounds. Hand size: 10.5 inches.
2024 stats: 64 receptions, 1,298 yards, 24 touchdown receptions.
He earned first-team All-Northern Kentucky and third-team All-Kentucky honors at receiver last season. Over his career at Cooper, he caught 173 passes for 3,343 yards and 53 touchdowns.
Julianye Johnson, DL, Middletown Madison
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 197 pounds.
2024 stats: 69 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks.
Johnson was a first-team All-Southwest District honoree as a defensive lineman in Division V, and he also earned all-state honorable mention recognition.
Cole Koops, RB, Harrison
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 210 pounds.
2024 stats: 178 rushes, 1,379 yards, 18 rushing touchdowns; 8 receptions, 64 yards, two touchdowns.
Koops was named first-team All-Southwest District and second-team All-Ohio as a running back in Division II. He's received offers to play at Wheeling, Thomas More, McPherson College, Wittenberg and more.
Landon Lorms, WR/DB, Ryle
Height: 6-foot-3. Weight: 205 pounds.
2024 stats: 57 receptions, 958 receiving yards, 14 receiving touchdowns; 21 tackles, two forced fumbles.
Lorms was a top player on Ryle's team that finished 12-3 and made its first state championship game appearance since 2006.
Garrett Lundy, RB/S/KR, Waynesville
Height: 5-foot-8. Weight: 165 pounds.
2024 stats: 177 carries, 1,244 yards, 19 rushing touchdowns; 64 receptions, 1,113 yards, 11 receiving touchdowns; 101 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions, one interception return touchdown, one forced fumble; 11 kickoff returns, 330 yards, one return touchdown.
A two-way star for Waynesville, Lundy was named first-team All-Southwest District and All-Ohio as a running back in Division V.
Clark McGowan, OL, Deer Park
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 265 pounds.
McGowan was recognized as first-team All-Southwest District and third-team all-state in Division VI as an offensive lineman in 2024.
Kaleb Miller, RB/DB, Middletown Madison
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 188 pounds.
2024 stats: 157 rushes, 1,118 rushing yards, 14 yards; 12 receptions, 144 receiving yards; 44 tackles, three interceptions, seven interceptions.
In addition to first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division V, Thomas was named second-team All-Ohio as a running back.
Brayden Mitchum, RB, CHCA
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 198 carries, 1,402 yards, 25 rushing touchdowns; 19 receptions, 186 yards, two receiving touchdowns.
Mitchum received first-team All-Southwest District and third-team All-Ohio recognition in Division IV.
Devan Nigam, QB, Turpin
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Height: 6-foot-5. Weight: 225 pounds.
2024 stats: 10 games played, 186-for-329, 2,373 yards, 21 touchdowns, 45 rushes, 259 yards.
Nigam exits Turpin as the all-time career and single-season passing yardage leader. He also as the most completions in a career. He was named second team all-district and honorable mention all-state in 2024.
Labaron Oliver, OLB, Cincinnati College Prep
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 205 pounds.
2024 stats: 78 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles; 41 rushes, 250 yards, four rushing touchdowns.
Oliver earned first-team All-Southwest District in Division VII.
Cason Patrick, OL/DL, Grant County
Height: 6-foot-4. Weight: 262 pounds.
2024 stats: 49 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, one sack; one rush, 3 yards, one rushing touchdown.
An All-Kentucky honorable mention as an offensive lineman last season, Grant County head coach Josh Cole called Patrick the anchor of his team's offensive and defensive lines.
"I have no doubt he could play for any team in the state of Kentucky," Cole said. "It was clear that all our opponents would scout to avoid him. I remember one drive early in the season having to move him to three different positions on the defensive line on the same drive, and he dominated at all of them. He's also a great leader and student of the game. I feel like he's a DI player."
Marvin Paulino, OL, Norwood
Height: 6'4. Weight: 290.
2024 stats: No sacks allowed
Paulino earned second-team all-district honors in Division V last season. Norwood's head coach Matthew Money said Paulino has a strong first step and punch, along with great football IQ and strength.
"Marvin is a true leader on the field that wants his greatest performance each and every play. He strives to learn the game to make himself more of an impact and wants to carry his success to all those around him," Money said.
Marlon Reed, DB/ATH, Hamilton
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Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 155 pounds.
2024 stats: 44 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, three interceptions, eight passes defended; 29 receptions, 382 yards, two touchdowns.
A Division I first-team all-district and honorable mention all-state pick at defensive back in 2024, Reed has received interest from schools such as West Virginia State, Mount St. Joseph and Thomas More.
Brady Russell, DB/ATH, Clinton-Massie
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 170 pounds.
2024 stats: 39 tackles, 2 interceptions, one forced fumble; 20 punt returns, 292 punt return yards, one punt return touchdown.
He earned first-team all-district and third-team all-state honors as a defensive back in Division IV.
Silas Scott, WR, Hughes
Height: 5-foot-8. Weight: 160 pounds.
2024 stats: 37 receptions, 555 receiving yards, six touchdowns.
He was named to the All-Southwest District first team in Division III and also earned all-state honorable mention honors.
Ethan Sears, OL, Lloyd Memorial
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 230 pounds.
Sears was Lloyd Memorial's only All-Northern Kentucky first-team offensive lineman in 2024, helping the Juggernauts to a 9-3 record and 37.1 points per game.
Emory Severance, QB/WR, Ross
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 333 passing yards, five touchdowns, two interceptions; 269 rushes, 1,509 yards, 15 touchdowns.
Severance was named first-team All-Southwest District in Division III, and he also received honorable mention all-state honors.
Mason Stanton, LB, Cooper
Height: 6-foot-2. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 67 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception.
He was one of three All-Northern Kentucky first-team defenders for the Jaguars, a team that went 14-1 last season with their only loss coming in the Class 5A state championship game.
Lee Thomas, RB/DB, Cincinnati Country Day
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Height: 5-foot-10. Weight: 195 pounds.
2024 stats: 173 rushes, 1,712 yards, 25 rushing touchdowns; 22 tackles, four interceptions, five passes defended; four receptions, 78 yards, a touchdown.
In addition to first-team All-Southwest District honors in Division VI, Thomas was named second-team All-Ohio as a running back.
Justin Thomas, RB/DB, Purcell Marian
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 190 pounds.
2024 stats: 169 rushes, 1,480 yards, 11 total touchdowns; 13 receptions, 147 yards; 91 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble.
A two-way star for the Cavaliers, Thomas was named first-team All-Southwest District in Division VI as well as second-team All-Ohio.
Bo Tobin, DE/TE, McNicholas
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 210 pounds.
2024 stats: 56 tackles, 9 sacks, three tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries.
He was named first-team All-Southwest District and honorable mention all-state in Division III.
Finn Warden, LB, Mariemont
Height: 6-foot. Weight: 180 pounds.
2024 stats: 151 tackles, three tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered, one sack.
A tackling machine for Mariemont, Warden was named first-team All-Southwest District and second-team All-Ohio as a linebacker in Division VI.
Connor Yeager, TE/DE/P/K Clermont Northeastern
Height: 6-foot-5. Weight: 220 pounds. Max Bench: 250. Max squat: 405. Max deadlift: 450.
2024 stats: 18 receptions, 417 yards, five touchdowns; 81 tackles, eight passes defended, seven tackles for loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumbles recovered, interception; 3-of-4 field goals, 41-yard long, 12-of-15 extra points; 40 punts, 46.1 average, 66 long, 19 downed inside the 20-yard line.
Also a star basketball player, Yeager was the first-team All-Ohio punter in Division V in 2024.
Maddox Zeigler, OL, West Clermont
Height: 6-foot-1. Weight: 295 pounds.
He earned first-team all-district and third-team all-state honors in Division I in 2024, the only West Clermont offensive lineman to make either list. He helped pave the way for the Eastern Cincinnati Conference's leading rusher, Landon Young.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top Cincinnati, NKY unsigned football recruits in the class of 2025
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