OCC Cardinal Division Standouts 2022
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The Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference is made up of six teams. The teams are Dublin Jerome, Hilliard Darby, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Marysville, and Thomas Worthington. As with the rest of the OCC, the football talent to watch…
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Continue ReadingThe Cardinal Division of the Ohio Capital Conference is made up of six teams. The teams are Dublin Jerome, Hilliard Darby, Olentangy, Olentangy Berlin, Marysville, and Thomas Worthington. As with the rest of the OCC, the football talent to watch this season is exceptional.
Gabe Powers Gabe Powers 6'4" | 225 lbs | LB Marysville | 2022 State OH 6’4” 245 LB Marysville
Powers is the number one ranked player in the state of Ohio as well as one of the top national talents. He has all the tools to be a standout D1 linebacker due to his size and speed. This future Ohio State Buckeye also excels as a Wing-T running back.
Gavin Rohrs Gavin Rohrs 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Marysville | 2022 State OH 6’4” 300 OL Marysville
This thick and strong offensive tackle engulfs opposing defensive linemen and gets impressive movement at the point of attack. He has quick feet and can reach a 5-technique and sustain the block from his offensive tackle position.
Ben Bickerstaff Ben Bickerstaff 6'0" | 180 lbs | DL Marysville | 2022 OH 6’0” 180 DL Marysville
What this guy lacks in overall size is made up by his aggressiveness and play making abilities. Ben is best when slanting and angling but he is consistent in using his hands to strike and disengage from bigger offensive linemen. He is a truly tenacious defensive player.
Blake Horvath Blake Horvath 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Hilliard Darby | 2022 OH 6’2” 180 QB Hilliard Darby
Horvath is a talented running quarterback that runs the option, quarterback counter, and quarterback power down the throats of opposing defenses. He uses his running abilities to set up a variety of play action passes to keep opponents off guard.
Bennett Lawrence Bennett Lawrence 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Olentangy Berlin | 2022 OH 6’0” 180 WR Olentangy Berlin
Lawrence is a talented receiver that can beat man coverage due to his release skills, quickness, and body positioning. He is an excellent route runner who has soft and sure hands and will outfight defensive backs to haul in the football.
Jonathan Harder Jonathan Harder 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL Olentangy Berlin | 2022 OH 6’6” 285 OL Olentangy Berlin
Harder is an imposing figure on the offensive line with both length and size. He has impressive pass protection skills for a high school player displaying quick feet and hands. Harder is just as an impressive run blocker who can pull and turn upfield then lock on to defenders.
Preston Everhart Preston Everhart 5'10" | 170 lbs | RB Dublin Jerome | 2022 OH 5’10” 170 RB Dublin Jerome
Preston possesses exceptional quickness at the running back position. He darts through the line of scrimmage with explosiveness and jump cutting instincts. He is elusive in the openfield and can shake off tacklers or make them entirely miss.
TJ Gadd TJ Gadd 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL Olentangy | 2022 OH 6’3” 265 OL Olentangy
Gadd is a steady and consistent offensive lineman who plays with good pad level and leverage. He uses his hands well and keeps his legs moving after first contact. TJ shows agility and athleticism when working to the second level to pick up linebackers.