Cooper’s Isaiah Johnson was one of the top receivers in Kentucky last season, leading the Jaguars to the 5A state finals.
With another high school football season approaching, The Enquirer is choosing the city’s best players by position in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
Greater Cincinnati has a lot of explosive offenses and high-powered passing attacks for football fans to enjoy watching this season. The area has no shortage of top receiving talent who can put up big numbers this season.
Here are the best 10 receivers or tight ends in Greater Cincinnati, listed alphabetically. Be sure to vote on your favorite at the bottom of the story.
Austin Alexander, Cooper
The senior is a high-impact player on both sides of the ball for the Jaguars, who will look to make another run at the 5A state title after finishing as runner-up last year. He has committed to play football for North Carolina as the 27th-best defensive line recruit in the country, according to 247Sports.
As a tight end, he ranked third in Class 5A and 10th in the state with 1,138 receiving yards. At 243 pounds, his size and speed make him a bulldozer with the ball in his hands and coming off the line of scrimmage.
Luke Erdman, Beechwood
The senior led a dynamic passing attack that lifted the Tigers to a 12-2 record and the Kentucky 2A state semifinals. He caught 50 passes for 1,133 yards and 16 touchdowns. He will be one of the fastest players on a football field this fall, having won the Class 1A state championship in the 100 meters as well.
Luka Gilbert, Lakota West
Lakota West tight end Luka Gilbert, a Miami Hurricanes commit, looks to be a bigger part of the offense this season.
The 6-foot-8, 251-pound tight end is one of the top athletes in Ohio and has committed to the University of Miami (Florida). He helped the Firebirds to an 11-3…
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Publish date : 2024-07-25 02:00:41
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