ATHENS, Ohio - Ohio Football head coach Frank Solich announced Wednesday the addition of 24 newcomers as part of National Signing Day. The class includes 21 incoming freshmen, one redshirt freshman, one sophomore and one junior.
The 2015 class features student-athletes from nine different positions. The class also includes student-athletes from eight different states and one from Canada, including 13 from Ohio. In the last five years, the Bobcats have recruited 56 players from the state of Ohio.
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The 2015 class features student-athletes from nine different positions. The class also includes student-athletes from eight different states and one from Canada, including 13 from Ohio. In the last five years, the Bobcats have recruited 56 players from the state of Ohio.
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Joe Anderson
Sophomore
OL | 6’6 | 320
Torrance, Calif. | Mira Costa High School | El Camino College
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named All-League Z Times and Daily Breeze All-Area Team… Also lettered one-year in rugby and track and field.
Personal: Born February 28, 1996… Son of Greg and Shannon Anderson… Has two sisters, Kindra and Hannah… His hobby is dirt bike riding… Intends to major in Sports Management… One of the main reasons he came to Ohio was for the strong academic program.
Brian Arp
Freshman
DL | 6’3 | 256
Kearney, Neb. | Kearney High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named two-time First Team All-State and Super-State by Omaha World Herold and Lincoln Journal Star… Defensive Player of the Year by Kearney Hub… Two-time All-Region Team by Kearney Hub… Two-time All-Conference…Also letterman in basketball (two) and track (four)… Honorable mention All-State Basketball… Second Place at State Track and Field in shot-put.
Personal: Born July 21, 1996… Son of Dale and Kathy Arp… Has two older sisters, Ashley and Nicole… Two year member of Kearney Tackles Cancer… Friend Noah Keller also played football for Ohio… Currently undecided on his major.
Elijah Ball
Freshman
WR | 6-1 | 185
Cincinnati, Ohio | Princeton High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named Second Team All-State, First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, Offensive team Most Valuable Player, and All-Conference Academic Team… Finished career with 1,157 total receiving yards from 71 receptions, … Also a two-year letterman in Track and Field.
Personal: Born April 14, 1997... Son of Eric and Michelle Ball... Has two brothers (Stephon and Israel) and two sisters (Desirae and Brandi)... His father played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Oakland Raiders...Member of the honor roll... Ranked in the top 20 of his graduating class... Named All Greater Miami Conference Academics... Hobbies include working out, eating, hanging out with friends, eating and sleeping... He also played the violin for four years and the viola for three years... Plans to major in Finance.
Kyle Belack
Freshman
WR | 5-11 | 190
Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach High School
Spring 2015: Enrolled early at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Four-year varsity letterman…Named 2014 Grand Strand Player of the Year…Selected to the 2014 North-South 2014 All-Star Football game… Named 2014 South Carolina All-State Offensive Team… Was three time All-Region and All-State… Led the area in receiving yards during his junior and senior seasons… Finished his career with 194 receptions for 3,800 yards and 48 touchdowns…Holds high school record for receiving yards (234)… Also lettered in baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born September 10, 1996... Son of Mike and Leslie Belack...Has two younger siblings (Keith and Leah)... Intends to major in Business.
Jeff Christian
Freshman
CB | 5-10 | 165
Cincinnati, Ohio | Colerain High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year letterman… Greater Miami Conference Champions (15 years in a row)… Named First Team All-District, First Team All-Greater Miami Conference, and All-State Special Mention… Ranked as a Three Star Recruit (Rivals, ESPN, and 24/7 Sports)… Finished his career with nine interceptions, eight touchdowns, and 80 tackles.
Personal: Born April 9, 1997… Son of Sonja and Jeff Christian Sr.… Has one older brother, Jalen, and one younger sister Brielle Wales… Plans to major in Journalism.
London Cloud
Freshman
LB | 5’11 | 233
Bedford, Ohio | Bedford High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-Year Letterman… Regional Runner-Up… First Place Division II Region III… Ranked fourth in the AP poll for Division II in Ohio… Three-Year All Lake Erie League, Two-Time First Team All Defense, First Team All-State, Defensive Most Valuable Player, Ironman Award Recipient, and Team Most Valuable Player… During his career he had 375 tackles, 30 sacks, 2,035 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns…. Also a Four-Year Letterman in Track and Field.
Personal: Born December 23, 1996… Son of William and Sharyna Cloud… Has three brothers (Dominique, Xavier, and Trenton)… Member of the Honor and Merit Roll… High School Coach, Sean Willams played at Ohio… Plans to major in Physical Education
Josh Cooper
Junior
OL | 6-2 | 309
Yazoo City, Miss. | Yazoo City High School| Mississippi Delta Community College
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Named All-State Offensive Lineman both years at Mississippi Delta… Two-year captain for Mississippi Delta… Named Best Offensive Lineman at Yazoo City High School… One-year football letterman… Also lettered in baseball (4 years)… Was the designated hitter and pitcher.
Personal: Born March 1, 1994... Son of Brenda Gainwell, Henry Cooper Sr. (Father), and Leo Gainwell (Step-Father)... Has five siblings (Henry, Christopher, Bradley, Monica and Tasheba)... Hobbies include baseball, football and basketball… Graduated with high school honors… Intends to major in Sociology.
Evan Croutch
Freshman
LB | 6-0 | 217
Youngstown, Ohio | Boardman High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named Second Team All-Federal League and Second Team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District… Honorable Mention Northeast Ohio Inland All-District… Named Boardman High School lifter of the year… Awarded McMurchey Award for Athletics and off field excellence and Tom Drapper award for Most Outstanding Athlete… Had 18 tackles for loss (Second all-time in school history)… During his career he notched 223 tackles (Fifth all-time school history), one interception and 13 quarterback sacks… Was a one year team captain… Also a two-year letterman in baseball.
Personal: Born October 13, 1996… Son of David and Cari Croutch... Has one older sister, Emilee…. Involved in Student Government and Student Council for three years… Member of the Honor Roll… Hobbies include golf, boating, fishing, training, and water skiing… Plans to major in Business/Communications.
Clayton Glasco
Freshman
LB | 6’0 | 225
Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington Central
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Four time Ohio Central Conference Champions… Named State Farm Player of the Game, Central Athlete of the Year, First Team All-Ohio Central Conference, First Team All-District, and Second Team All-State… During his career he had 74 tackles, 26 tackles for loss one pick six, five forced fumbles, six sacks, and 655 yards for seven touchdowns… Also a Regional Champion and State Qualifier for Track and Field.
Personal: Born December 18, 1996… Son of James Glasco and Jennifer Green… Dedicated his junior year to his mother serving in Afghanistan and promised to work his hardest so he would receive a scholarship… Intends to major in Business.
Marques Grimes
Freshman
OL | 6’5 | 319
Southfield, Mich. | Southfield High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity football player… 2014 League, District and Regional Champions… 2013 League Champions… Named All-Oakland Activities Association Team, All-Oakland County Dream Team, All-Metro Team, and Honorable Mention All- North Team.
Personal: Born February 16, 1997… Son of Greg and Kim Grimes… Has two sisters, Maia and Ashleigh… Member of the Honor Roll… Hobbies include playing basketball and watching sports… Plans to major in Exercise Science.
Javon Hagan
Freshman
S | 6-0 | 207
Jacksonville, Fla. | Trinity Christian Academy
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman…Had a career 100 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 58 solo tackles…Two-time State Champions (2013 and 2014)…2014 Burger King Bowl Series Champions.
Personal: Born February 22, 1997... Son of Anjanette Madison and Josidah Hagan ... Has six siblings (Adrian, Jalen, Tyler, Samiah, Kaylan, and Khadija)... His hobbies include studying, sports and hanging out with friends… Chose Ohio for the atmosphere and a good academic program… Plans to major in Sports Management.
Jake Hale
Freshman
LS | 6-0 | 220
Powell, Ohio | Olentangy Liberty High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman…Named Second team All-Conference, All Central District, and All-Metro Team…Was a 2014 regional semi-finalist and second in the Ohio Capital Conference Central… Served two years on the Leadership Council for football… Finished his career with 90 total tackles in two seasons, caused three forced fumbles, had two fumble recoveries, eight sacks, and 17 hurries… Also a four-year wrestling letterman… Was a two time wrestling district qualifier… Served as wrestling team captain.
Personal: Born August 9, 1996... Son of Steve and Jill Hale... Has one younger brother (Matt) and two younger sisters (Jordan and Sami)... Involved in Young Life… Was a scholar athlete for both football and wrestling… His hobbies include hanging out with friends, and fishing… Plans to major in Engineering Management and Technology.
Maxwell Howell
Freshman
CB | 6-1 | 188
West Palm Beach, Fla. | Palm Beach Lakes High School
Spring 2015: Enrolled early at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Named a three-star prospect (ESPN, Scout Recruiting, and 247 Sports) and he was ranked for most of the year within the top 100 CB nationally on the ESPN 100 CB…. Rated as high as the No. 29 cornerback prospect nationally (247 sports)… Was the number one CB prospect in Palm Beach County and top 10 DB prospect in South Florida by Sun Sentinel… Named All-Conference first team as a junior… Had 13 tackles and throughout his junior and senior year and was rarely passed on… Was also involved in track (100m, 200m and 4 x 100 relay).
Personal: Born November 25, 1996… Son of Dr. Kirk & Vivienne Howell… Has one older brother AJ and two younger sisters Victoria and Haley… Double majoring in geographic information systems and computer science.
Keith Key
Freshman
DL | 6-3 | 221
Powell, Ohio | Bishop Hartley High School
Prior to Ohio: One-year varsity letterman… 2014 Regional Finalists… Finished his career with 35 total tackles, four sacks, and five tackles for loss.
Personal: Born April 24, 1997... Son of Keith and Donica Key... Has two older sisters (Danielle and Darienne)... Father played football at Ohio State…Chose Ohio for the great academic program, size, and beautiful campus… Plans to major in Marketing.
Conner Krizancic
Redshirt Freshman
QB | 6’2 | 200
Mentor, Ohio | Mentor High School |University of Minnesota
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Fall 2015: Redshirted as a wide receiver at the University of Minnesota.
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Division I State Runner Up… Named Player of the Year by Ohio, News-Herald, Northeast Ohio Conference, and The Plain Dealer… Tony Fisher Award Recipient… Named Second Team All-State during his junior year… Finished his career with 3,320 passing yards for 32 touchdowns, 1,300 receiving yards for 13 touchdowns, 2,100 rushing yards for 31 touchdowns, and 3 receiving touchdowns… Was also a four-year letterman in basketball… 2013 State Champion in basketball.
Personal: Born June 6, 1995… Son of Bob Krizancic and Peggy Plowman… Has three older siblings (Marcus, Andrew, Brittney, and Cole)… Member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll… Hobbies include FIFA, NBA 2k, Call of Duty and Netflix… Intends to major in Exercise Physiology.
Adam Luehrman
Freshman
ATH | 6-4 | 210
Albany, Ohio | Athens High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… 2014 Division III State Runner-Up… Named First Team all District and Special mention All-State… Had 29 career touchdowns, and 1652 career yards receiving… Also lettered in basketball (4), and baseball (3).
Personal: Born August 16, 1996… Son of Elizabeth and William Luehrman… Has a twin brother (Ryan) who is also signing with Ohio… His parents, sisters (Katie and Ashley), Aunts (Laura Burns and Nancy Burns), Uncle (Robert Luehrman), Half-sister (Lori Bower), Niece (Samantha Bower) and nephew (Mitchell Bower) all attend/attended Ohio… A member of Key Club and National Honor Society.
Ryan Luehrman
Freshman
ATH | 6-4 | 214
Albany, Ohio | Athens High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… 2014 Division III State Runner-Up… Named Second Team All-State… Ranked Fourth all-time in receiving touchdowns in OHSAA history… Finished career with 3,281 total receiving yards, averaging 21 yards per catch…. Had 157 career receptions, averaging 80 receiving yards per game… Also lettered in basketball (4), and baseball (3).
Personal: Born August 16, 1996... Son of Elizabeth and William Luehrman... Has a twin brother (Adam) who is also signing with Ohio… His parents, sisters (Katie and Ashley), Aunts (Laura Burns and Nancy Burns), Uncle (Robert Luehrman), Half-sister (Lori Bower), Niece (Samantha Bower) and nephew (Mitchell Bower) all attend/attended Ohio… A member of Key Club… His hobbies include watching sports and American History… Intends to major in Business.
Quinton Maxwell
Freshman
QB | 6’3 | 214
Rayville, Mo.| Richmond R-XVI High School
Prior to Ohio: Four-year letterman… Named Missouri Class 3 District 8 Quarterback First Team (2013, 2014), Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 3 All-State Quarterback Third Team (2014), Missouri Football Coaches Association Class Three Academic All-State First Team (2014), 2014 KMZU Football Dream Team Quarterback, and 2014 USA National Football Team 18U… Finished career with 3,191 passing yards with 33 touchdowns, and 2,105 yards rushing with 28 touchdowns… Two-Year Captain… Also lettered in Basketball (3), Baseball (3), and Track (3).
Personal: Born September 19, 1996… Son of Wesley and Shannan Maxwell… Has one younger brother D’Tanyon… Member of the National Honor Society (2013, 2014)… Ranked fifth out of 110 for his class… Plans to major in Electrical Engineering.
Sam McKnight
Freshman
DL | 6’3 | 267
Cleveland Heights, Ohio | Ginn Academy/Glenville High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Conference Champions… Team Ranked 12th in Cleveland and The Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper… Named Second Team All-Ohio, All-Conference, and Northeast Lukes All-District Division II… During his career had 30 career solo tackles, 52 assists, 16 sacks, and nine tackles for loss…One year team captain.
Personal: Born April 7, 1997… Son of Sam and Lashun McKnight… Has one younger brother, Sam and one younger sister, Sami… Was a member of the 2013-2014 Merit Roll…Currently undecided on his major.
Austen Pleasants
Freshman
OL | 6-7 | 295
Ironton, Ohio | Dawson-Bryant Coal Grove High School
Prior to Ohio: Four-Year Letterman… Ohio Valley Conference Champions (2011, 2012, and 2014), 2012 State Playoff Participant… Named First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference (2012, 2013, and 2014), First Team All-District (2013 and 2014), Honorable Mention All-State (2012 and 2013), and Team Award- Stinger Award for hardest hitter (2013 and 2014)…. During his 2014 season he compiled 15 solo tackles, 25 assists, five tackles for loss, five sacks, 50 total tackles, and one fumble recovery… Two year team captain… Also lettered in basketball (4) and Track and Field (4).
Personal: Born August 22, 1997… Son of Michael Wilburn and Jennifer Vanderhoof-Pleasants… Has one younger brother, Arik… A member of National Honor Society… His hobbies include watching movies, collecting comic books and action figures… Intends to major in Exercise Physiology.
Matt Seymour
Freshman
WR | 6-1 | 167
New Westminister, British Columbia | New Westminister Secondary
Prior to Ohio: Ranked the 15th overall prospect coming out of Canada (Canada Football Chat)… Was also ranked as the number one wide receiver and the number one cornerback in British Columbia… Received New Westminister’s Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player in 2012 and Varsity Most Valuable Player in 2014… Was named to the AAA Western Conference All-Star Team and the Provincial All-Star team in 2014… During his career he had 769 yards on 45 receptions that lead to 9 touchdowns and rushed 280 yards on 15 carries for 2 touchdowns… Defensively he had 60 tackles and 9 interceptions during his career… Was also a member of the Track team, during his senior year won bronze in 4x100.
Personal: Born November 17, 1997… Son of David and Roz Seymour… Has two younger adopted siblings, Malcolm and Ayanna… Majoring in History Pre-Law.
Deontai Williams
Freshman
S | 6’1 | 185
Jacksonville, Fla. | Trinity Christian Academy
Prior to Ohio: Back-to-back State Champions (2013, 2014)…Four-Star on ESPN…Three-Star recruit on 247, Scout and Rivals… Named ESPN Top 300 Recruit, Florida Sports Writers, 3A All-State Second Teams, Times-Union All-First Coast, Times-Union Super 11 and Times-Union Super 24.
Personal: Born October 4, 1996… Son of Shawn Tipton… Has six siblings (four brothers and two sisters)… Currently undecided on his major.
Mayne Williams
Freshman
S | 5-11 | 175
Cincinnati, Ohio | Colerain High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman… Named All-District, All-Greater Miami Conference (2014) and GMC Second Team (2013)…GMC Champions… Finished his career with 138 total tackles, caused four forced fumbles, had three fumble recoveries, two sacks, and had two interceptions… Also a two-year baseball letterman and one year track and field letterman.
Personal: Born February 23, 1997... Son of Victoria Williams... Has four older brothers (LeDominique, Marcellis, LaTee, and Donta)... Four year Honor Roll member… Was named Academic All-GMC and Scholar Athlete… His hobbies include hanging out with friends, listening to music, playing basketball and shopping… Family friend, Leon White also played football at Ohio… Plans to major in Pre-Exercise Physiology.
Louie Zervos
Freshman
K | 5-9 | 152
Tarpon Springs, Fla. | Tarpon Springs High
Prior to Ohio: Four-year letterman… Under Armour All-American… Kohl’s fifth ranked kicker in the country… ESPN ninth ranked kicker… Named All State Team (2013, 2014), All County Team (2013, 2014), All County Writers Teams (2013, 2014), All Area Teams (2013, 2014), All County Senior All Star Team (2014), Varsity Special Teams MVP (2012, 2014)… 2014 District Runner Up… During his career went 27-for-34 in field goal attempts, with a 49-yard long kick… Compiled 192 career points, and went 111/120 PAT… Also a two-year letterman in soccer.
Personal: Born June 28, 1997… Son of Pete and Irene Zervos… Has one older brother, Demetri, and one younger sister Jeannie… Involved in Interact Club… Member of the Honor Roll… Intends to major in Pre-Pharmacy.
Sophomore
OL | 6’6 | 320
Torrance, Calif. | Mira Costa High School | El Camino College
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named All-League Z Times and Daily Breeze All-Area Team… Also lettered one-year in rugby and track and field.
Personal: Born February 28, 1996… Son of Greg and Shannon Anderson… Has two sisters, Kindra and Hannah… His hobby is dirt bike riding… Intends to major in Sports Management… One of the main reasons he came to Ohio was for the strong academic program.
Brian Arp
Freshman
DL | 6’3 | 256
Kearney, Neb. | Kearney High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named two-time First Team All-State and Super-State by Omaha World Herold and Lincoln Journal Star… Defensive Player of the Year by Kearney Hub… Two-time All-Region Team by Kearney Hub… Two-time All-Conference…Also letterman in basketball (two) and track (four)… Honorable mention All-State Basketball… Second Place at State Track and Field in shot-put.
Personal: Born July 21, 1996… Son of Dale and Kathy Arp… Has two older sisters, Ashley and Nicole… Two year member of Kearney Tackles Cancer… Friend Noah Keller also played football for Ohio… Currently undecided on his major.
Elijah Ball
Freshman
WR | 6-1 | 185
Cincinnati, Ohio | Princeton High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named Second Team All-State, First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, Offensive team Most Valuable Player, and All-Conference Academic Team… Finished career with 1,157 total receiving yards from 71 receptions, … Also a two-year letterman in Track and Field.
Personal: Born April 14, 1997... Son of Eric and Michelle Ball... Has two brothers (Stephon and Israel) and two sisters (Desirae and Brandi)... His father played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Oakland Raiders...Member of the honor roll... Ranked in the top 20 of his graduating class... Named All Greater Miami Conference Academics... Hobbies include working out, eating, hanging out with friends, eating and sleeping... He also played the violin for four years and the viola for three years... Plans to major in Finance.
Kyle Belack
Freshman
WR | 5-11 | 190
Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach High School
Spring 2015: Enrolled early at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Four-year varsity letterman…Named 2014 Grand Strand Player of the Year…Selected to the 2014 North-South 2014 All-Star Football game… Named 2014 South Carolina All-State Offensive Team… Was three time All-Region and All-State… Led the area in receiving yards during his junior and senior seasons… Finished his career with 194 receptions for 3,800 yards and 48 touchdowns…Holds high school record for receiving yards (234)… Also lettered in baseball and basketball.
Personal: Born September 10, 1996... Son of Mike and Leslie Belack...Has two younger siblings (Keith and Leah)... Intends to major in Business.
Jeff Christian
Freshman
CB | 5-10 | 165
Cincinnati, Ohio | Colerain High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year letterman… Greater Miami Conference Champions (15 years in a row)… Named First Team All-District, First Team All-Greater Miami Conference, and All-State Special Mention… Ranked as a Three Star Recruit (Rivals, ESPN, and 24/7 Sports)… Finished his career with nine interceptions, eight touchdowns, and 80 tackles.
Personal: Born April 9, 1997… Son of Sonja and Jeff Christian Sr.… Has one older brother, Jalen, and one younger sister Brielle Wales… Plans to major in Journalism.
London Cloud
Freshman
LB | 5’11 | 233
Bedford, Ohio | Bedford High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-Year Letterman… Regional Runner-Up… First Place Division II Region III… Ranked fourth in the AP poll for Division II in Ohio… Three-Year All Lake Erie League, Two-Time First Team All Defense, First Team All-State, Defensive Most Valuable Player, Ironman Award Recipient, and Team Most Valuable Player… During his career he had 375 tackles, 30 sacks, 2,035 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns…. Also a Four-Year Letterman in Track and Field.
Personal: Born December 23, 1996… Son of William and Sharyna Cloud… Has three brothers (Dominique, Xavier, and Trenton)… Member of the Honor and Merit Roll… High School Coach, Sean Willams played at Ohio… Plans to major in Physical Education
Josh Cooper
Junior
OL | 6-2 | 309
Yazoo City, Miss. | Yazoo City High School| Mississippi Delta Community College
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Named All-State Offensive Lineman both years at Mississippi Delta… Two-year captain for Mississippi Delta… Named Best Offensive Lineman at Yazoo City High School… One-year football letterman… Also lettered in baseball (4 years)… Was the designated hitter and pitcher.
Personal: Born March 1, 1994... Son of Brenda Gainwell, Henry Cooper Sr. (Father), and Leo Gainwell (Step-Father)... Has five siblings (Henry, Christopher, Bradley, Monica and Tasheba)... Hobbies include baseball, football and basketball… Graduated with high school honors… Intends to major in Sociology.
Evan Croutch
Freshman
LB | 6-0 | 217
Youngstown, Ohio | Boardman High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Named Second Team All-Federal League and Second Team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District… Honorable Mention Northeast Ohio Inland All-District… Named Boardman High School lifter of the year… Awarded McMurchey Award for Athletics and off field excellence and Tom Drapper award for Most Outstanding Athlete… Had 18 tackles for loss (Second all-time in school history)… During his career he notched 223 tackles (Fifth all-time school history), one interception and 13 quarterback sacks… Was a one year team captain… Also a two-year letterman in baseball.
Personal: Born October 13, 1996… Son of David and Cari Croutch... Has one older sister, Emilee…. Involved in Student Government and Student Council for three years… Member of the Honor Roll… Hobbies include golf, boating, fishing, training, and water skiing… Plans to major in Business/Communications.
Clayton Glasco
Freshman
LB | 6’0 | 225
Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington Central
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Four time Ohio Central Conference Champions… Named State Farm Player of the Game, Central Athlete of the Year, First Team All-Ohio Central Conference, First Team All-District, and Second Team All-State… During his career he had 74 tackles, 26 tackles for loss one pick six, five forced fumbles, six sacks, and 655 yards for seven touchdowns… Also a Regional Champion and State Qualifier for Track and Field.
Personal: Born December 18, 1996… Son of James Glasco and Jennifer Green… Dedicated his junior year to his mother serving in Afghanistan and promised to work his hardest so he would receive a scholarship… Intends to major in Business.
Marques Grimes
Freshman
OL | 6’5 | 319
Southfield, Mich. | Southfield High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity football player… 2014 League, District and Regional Champions… 2013 League Champions… Named All-Oakland Activities Association Team, All-Oakland County Dream Team, All-Metro Team, and Honorable Mention All- North Team.
Personal: Born February 16, 1997… Son of Greg and Kim Grimes… Has two sisters, Maia and Ashleigh… Member of the Honor Roll… Hobbies include playing basketball and watching sports… Plans to major in Exercise Science.
Javon Hagan
Freshman
S | 6-0 | 207
Jacksonville, Fla. | Trinity Christian Academy
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman…Had a career 100 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 58 solo tackles…Two-time State Champions (2013 and 2014)…2014 Burger King Bowl Series Champions.
Personal: Born February 22, 1997... Son of Anjanette Madison and Josidah Hagan ... Has six siblings (Adrian, Jalen, Tyler, Samiah, Kaylan, and Khadija)... His hobbies include studying, sports and hanging out with friends… Chose Ohio for the atmosphere and a good academic program… Plans to major in Sports Management.
Jake Hale
Freshman
LS | 6-0 | 220
Powell, Ohio | Olentangy Liberty High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman…Named Second team All-Conference, All Central District, and All-Metro Team…Was a 2014 regional semi-finalist and second in the Ohio Capital Conference Central… Served two years on the Leadership Council for football… Finished his career with 90 total tackles in two seasons, caused three forced fumbles, had two fumble recoveries, eight sacks, and 17 hurries… Also a four-year wrestling letterman… Was a two time wrestling district qualifier… Served as wrestling team captain.
Personal: Born August 9, 1996... Son of Steve and Jill Hale... Has one younger brother (Matt) and two younger sisters (Jordan and Sami)... Involved in Young Life… Was a scholar athlete for both football and wrestling… His hobbies include hanging out with friends, and fishing… Plans to major in Engineering Management and Technology.
Maxwell Howell
Freshman
CB | 6-1 | 188
West Palm Beach, Fla. | Palm Beach Lakes High School
Spring 2015: Enrolled early at Ohio.
Prior to Ohio: Named a three-star prospect (ESPN, Scout Recruiting, and 247 Sports) and he was ranked for most of the year within the top 100 CB nationally on the ESPN 100 CB…. Rated as high as the No. 29 cornerback prospect nationally (247 sports)… Was the number one CB prospect in Palm Beach County and top 10 DB prospect in South Florida by Sun Sentinel… Named All-Conference first team as a junior… Had 13 tackles and throughout his junior and senior year and was rarely passed on… Was also involved in track (100m, 200m and 4 x 100 relay).
Personal: Born November 25, 1996… Son of Dr. Kirk & Vivienne Howell… Has one older brother AJ and two younger sisters Victoria and Haley… Double majoring in geographic information systems and computer science.
Keith Key
Freshman
DL | 6-3 | 221
Powell, Ohio | Bishop Hartley High School
Prior to Ohio: One-year varsity letterman… 2014 Regional Finalists… Finished his career with 35 total tackles, four sacks, and five tackles for loss.
Personal: Born April 24, 1997... Son of Keith and Donica Key... Has two older sisters (Danielle and Darienne)... Father played football at Ohio State…Chose Ohio for the great academic program, size, and beautiful campus… Plans to major in Marketing.
Conner Krizancic
Redshirt Freshman
QB | 6’2 | 200
Mentor, Ohio | Mentor High School |University of Minnesota
Spring 2015: Enrolled mid-year at Ohio.
Fall 2015: Redshirted as a wide receiver at the University of Minnesota.
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Division I State Runner Up… Named Player of the Year by Ohio, News-Herald, Northeast Ohio Conference, and The Plain Dealer… Tony Fisher Award Recipient… Named Second Team All-State during his junior year… Finished his career with 3,320 passing yards for 32 touchdowns, 1,300 receiving yards for 13 touchdowns, 2,100 rushing yards for 31 touchdowns, and 3 receiving touchdowns… Was also a four-year letterman in basketball… 2013 State Champion in basketball.
Personal: Born June 6, 1995… Son of Bob Krizancic and Peggy Plowman… Has three older siblings (Marcus, Andrew, Brittney, and Cole)… Member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll… Hobbies include FIFA, NBA 2k, Call of Duty and Netflix… Intends to major in Exercise Physiology.
Adam Luehrman
Freshman
ATH | 6-4 | 210
Albany, Ohio | Athens High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… 2014 Division III State Runner-Up… Named First Team all District and Special mention All-State… Had 29 career touchdowns, and 1652 career yards receiving… Also lettered in basketball (4), and baseball (3).
Personal: Born August 16, 1996… Son of Elizabeth and William Luehrman… Has a twin brother (Ryan) who is also signing with Ohio… His parents, sisters (Katie and Ashley), Aunts (Laura Burns and Nancy Burns), Uncle (Robert Luehrman), Half-sister (Lori Bower), Niece (Samantha Bower) and nephew (Mitchell Bower) all attend/attended Ohio… A member of Key Club and National Honor Society.
Ryan Luehrman
Freshman
ATH | 6-4 | 214
Albany, Ohio | Athens High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… 2014 Division III State Runner-Up… Named Second Team All-State… Ranked Fourth all-time in receiving touchdowns in OHSAA history… Finished career with 3,281 total receiving yards, averaging 21 yards per catch…. Had 157 career receptions, averaging 80 receiving yards per game… Also lettered in basketball (4), and baseball (3).
Personal: Born August 16, 1996... Son of Elizabeth and William Luehrman... Has a twin brother (Adam) who is also signing with Ohio… His parents, sisters (Katie and Ashley), Aunts (Laura Burns and Nancy Burns), Uncle (Robert Luehrman), Half-sister (Lori Bower), Niece (Samantha Bower) and nephew (Mitchell Bower) all attend/attended Ohio… A member of Key Club… His hobbies include watching sports and American History… Intends to major in Business.
Quinton Maxwell
Freshman
QB | 6’3 | 214
Rayville, Mo.| Richmond R-XVI High School
Prior to Ohio: Four-year letterman… Named Missouri Class 3 District 8 Quarterback First Team (2013, 2014), Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 3 All-State Quarterback Third Team (2014), Missouri Football Coaches Association Class Three Academic All-State First Team (2014), 2014 KMZU Football Dream Team Quarterback, and 2014 USA National Football Team 18U… Finished career with 3,191 passing yards with 33 touchdowns, and 2,105 yards rushing with 28 touchdowns… Two-Year Captain… Also lettered in Basketball (3), Baseball (3), and Track (3).
Personal: Born September 19, 1996… Son of Wesley and Shannan Maxwell… Has one younger brother D’Tanyon… Member of the National Honor Society (2013, 2014)… Ranked fifth out of 110 for his class… Plans to major in Electrical Engineering.
Sam McKnight
Freshman
DL | 6’3 | 267
Cleveland Heights, Ohio | Ginn Academy/Glenville High School
Prior to Ohio: Three-year letterman… Conference Champions… Team Ranked 12th in Cleveland and The Cleveland Plain Dealer Newspaper… Named Second Team All-Ohio, All-Conference, and Northeast Lukes All-District Division II… During his career had 30 career solo tackles, 52 assists, 16 sacks, and nine tackles for loss…One year team captain.
Personal: Born April 7, 1997… Son of Sam and Lashun McKnight… Has one younger brother, Sam and one younger sister, Sami… Was a member of the 2013-2014 Merit Roll…Currently undecided on his major.
Austen Pleasants
Freshman
OL | 6-7 | 295
Ironton, Ohio | Dawson-Bryant Coal Grove High School
Prior to Ohio: Four-Year Letterman… Ohio Valley Conference Champions (2011, 2012, and 2014), 2012 State Playoff Participant… Named First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference (2012, 2013, and 2014), First Team All-District (2013 and 2014), Honorable Mention All-State (2012 and 2013), and Team Award- Stinger Award for hardest hitter (2013 and 2014)…. During his 2014 season he compiled 15 solo tackles, 25 assists, five tackles for loss, five sacks, 50 total tackles, and one fumble recovery… Two year team captain… Also lettered in basketball (4) and Track and Field (4).
Personal: Born August 22, 1997… Son of Michael Wilburn and Jennifer Vanderhoof-Pleasants… Has one younger brother, Arik… A member of National Honor Society… His hobbies include watching movies, collecting comic books and action figures… Intends to major in Exercise Physiology.
Matt Seymour
Freshman
WR | 6-1 | 167
New Westminister, British Columbia | New Westminister Secondary
Prior to Ohio: Ranked the 15th overall prospect coming out of Canada (Canada Football Chat)… Was also ranked as the number one wide receiver and the number one cornerback in British Columbia… Received New Westminister’s Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player in 2012 and Varsity Most Valuable Player in 2014… Was named to the AAA Western Conference All-Star Team and the Provincial All-Star team in 2014… During his career he had 769 yards on 45 receptions that lead to 9 touchdowns and rushed 280 yards on 15 carries for 2 touchdowns… Defensively he had 60 tackles and 9 interceptions during his career… Was also a member of the Track team, during his senior year won bronze in 4x100.
Personal: Born November 17, 1997… Son of David and Roz Seymour… Has two younger adopted siblings, Malcolm and Ayanna… Majoring in History Pre-Law.
Deontai Williams
Freshman
S | 6’1 | 185
Jacksonville, Fla. | Trinity Christian Academy
Prior to Ohio: Back-to-back State Champions (2013, 2014)…Four-Star on ESPN…Three-Star recruit on 247, Scout and Rivals… Named ESPN Top 300 Recruit, Florida Sports Writers, 3A All-State Second Teams, Times-Union All-First Coast, Times-Union Super 11 and Times-Union Super 24.
Personal: Born October 4, 1996… Son of Shawn Tipton… Has six siblings (four brothers and two sisters)… Currently undecided on his major.
Mayne Williams
Freshman
S | 5-11 | 175
Cincinnati, Ohio | Colerain High School
Prior to Ohio: Two-year varsity letterman… Named All-District, All-Greater Miami Conference (2014) and GMC Second Team (2013)…GMC Champions… Finished his career with 138 total tackles, caused four forced fumbles, had three fumble recoveries, two sacks, and had two interceptions… Also a two-year baseball letterman and one year track and field letterman.
Personal: Born February 23, 1997... Son of Victoria Williams... Has four older brothers (LeDominique, Marcellis, LaTee, and Donta)... Four year Honor Roll member… Was named Academic All-GMC and Scholar Athlete… His hobbies include hanging out with friends, listening to music, playing basketball and shopping… Family friend, Leon White also played football at Ohio… Plans to major in Pre-Exercise Physiology.
Louie Zervos
Freshman
K | 5-9 | 152
Tarpon Springs, Fla. | Tarpon Springs High
Prior to Ohio: Four-year letterman… Under Armour All-American… Kohl’s fifth ranked kicker in the country… ESPN ninth ranked kicker… Named All State Team (2013, 2014), All County Team (2013, 2014), All County Writers Teams (2013, 2014), All Area Teams (2013, 2014), All County Senior All Star Team (2014), Varsity Special Teams MVP (2012, 2014)… 2014 District Runner Up… During his career went 27-for-34 in field goal attempts, with a 49-yard long kick… Compiled 192 career points, and went 111/120 PAT… Also a two-year letterman in soccer.
Personal: Born June 28, 1997… Son of Pete and Irene Zervos… Has one older brother, Demetri, and one younger sister Jeannie… Involved in Interact Club… Member of the Honor Roll… Intends to major in Pre-Pharmacy.
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