High school football: Early look at college prospects for the class of 2025

Wayne's Tyrell Lewis runs for a touchdown against Springfield in the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Huber Heights. David Jablonski/Staff

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Wayne's Tyrell Lewis runs for a touchdown against Springfield in the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Huber Heights. David Jablonski/Staff

As is the case every year, there is no shortage of potential college football players at local high schools.

More than a dozen already appear in the 247Sports Composite rankings for the class of 2025 in Ohio.

Tavien St. Clair, a quarterback from Bellefontaine who is verbally committed to Ohio State, headlines the group, which is certain to grow between now and National Signing Day in December.

Here is how they rank locally and statewide (in parenthesis) ahead of summer camp season per 247Sports:

1. (1) Tavien St. Clair, quarterback, Bellefontaine (Ohio State)

Bellefontaine QB Tavien St. Clair talks recruiting at Ohio State in Columbus June 21, 2023. (Photo: Marcus Hartman/STAFF)

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2. (9) Cedric Works, defensive end, Northmont

Northmont defensive end Cedric Works sacks Miamisburg's Preston Barr in the first half Thursday night. Jeff Gilbert/CONTRIBUTED

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3. (10) Luca Gilbert, tight end, Lakota West (Miami, Fla.)

Lakota West's Luka Gilbert dives for extra yards during their football game against Hamilton Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Virgil M. Schwarm Stadium in Hamilton. Lakota West won 42-14. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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4. (42) Jermiel Atkins, offensive lineman, Trotwood-Madison

5. (14) Grant Beerman, linebacker, Lakota West

6. (31) Jussiah Williams-West, defensive back, Wayne

Wayne's Jussiah Williams-West carries a Northmont kickoff back for a touchdown. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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7. (29) Jayden Clark, offensive lineman, Northmont

8. (45) Jamison Kitna, quarterback, Lakota East

9. (33) Trey Verdon, defensive line, Hamilton (Iowa State)

Hamilton's Trey Verdon tries to tackle Princeton's Jordan Fitzpatrick during their football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at Princeton. Princeton won 22-16. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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10. (36) Noah King, athlete, Hamilton

11. (47) Tyrell Lewis, quarterback, Wayne

12. Kamaurri Smith, wide receiver, Wayne (Cincinnati)

13. Teaunn Hunter, wide receiver, Wayne

College recruiters tend to be better at finding prospects than the recruiting services, though, so more players who are not ranked (yet) have already reported getting at least one Division I FBS offer.

That group includes:

Wayne: WR Gauge Miesse, DB Aden Vaughn

Centerville: OL Kuol Kuol

Middletown: WR/DB Max Johnson

Fairfield: DB Tyon Siller, WR/DB Derion Prophett

Trotwood-Madison: DB Jahmale Clark

Springfield: DE Jackson Heims, WR Jamil Miller, TE/DE Zy’Aire Fletcher

Dunbar: RB Baron White

Miamisburg: Marshon Gregory-Bey

Got a name to add to this list? Email this writer at Marcus.hartman@coxinc.com.

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