Vote for top football player in Columbus area entering 2024 season (Poll Closed)
Denim Cook, Hartley: Senior LB had 116 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries last fall; Pittsburgh commit
52%
(19,038 votes)
Kaden Gebhardt, Olentangy: Junior safety had 129 tackles, 3 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, 1 sack last season
46%
(16,552 votes)
Brennen Ward, Gahanna Lincoln: Senior QB passed for 4,449 yards, 43 TDs the past two seasons; Kentucky commit
1%
(247 votes)
Dawayne Galloway Jr., Marion-Franklin: Senior CB had 5 INTs last year, returning 1 for TD; 247Sports’ No. 8 prospect statewide; Purdue commit
<1%
(158 votes)
Taizaun Burns, Gahanna Lincoln: Senior WR/DB had 4,329 all-purpose yards the past three seasons at East; had 74 tackles, 7 INTs
<1%
(113 votes)
Preston Bowman, Pickerington North: Senior WR had 713 yards, 9 TDs receiving last year; Kentucky commit; also punts for North
<1%
(84 votes)
Dezmond Porter, Harvest Prep: Junior LB/RB/QB made 65 tackles last year, including 10 for loss in postseason; rushed for 1,221 yards, 13 TDs
<1%
(48 votes)
Kentrell Rinehart, Westland: Senior RB rushed for 2,837 yards, 42 TDs last year at Ready; Division IV district Offensive Player of the Year; North Carolina State commit
<1%
(34 votes)
Jackson Wiley, Olentangy: Senior WR caught 75 passes for 1,152 yards and 15 TDs last season
<1%
(31 votes)
Jake Cook, Westerville North: Senior OL committed to Ohio State this summer; Rivals’ No. 8 prospect statewide
<1%
(26 votes)
Blake Elliott, East Knox: Senior LB/RB made 134 tackles, gained more than 1,400 yards last fall; Division VI district Defensive Player of the Year
<1%
(26 votes)
Cal Thrush, Upper Arlington: Senior DE had 55 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 fumble recovery last fall after missing first six games; Michigan State commit
<1%
(19 votes)
Total Votes: 36,376
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