June 19, 2026

Ohio's best: The top 21 high school football players in 2021

The state of Ohio continues to produce high-quality high school football players who will put their talents on display this fall. © JEFFREY DEAN FOR THE ENQUIRER Alter’s CJ Hicks (1) and Branden McDonald (5) greet each other prior to a high school football game between the Archbishop Alter Knights and the Badin Rams at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. As a preview to this season, the high school sports staff of the Gannett Corporation’s more than 60 Ohio newspapers and websites compiled a who’s who of the Buckeye State’s prep gridiron. The staff chose athletes, no matter the high school division, receiving interest from or committing to high Division I collegiate programs. Sports: Marysville’s Gabe Powers combines natural ability with commitment to his team Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. This is the…

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