College football recruiting: Ranking the top 25 Greater Akron/Canton high school prospects

The most important time of a high school football player’s recruiting process is at hand.

It’s camp season and that means offers will come fast and furious for a strong group of Greater Akron/Canton players. With that in mind, here are the top 25 area recruits in our initial 2024 list:

1. Elbert Hill, Hoban

Class of 2026

Cornerback, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds

Hoban’s Elbert Hill, scoring a TD in last year’s playoffs, has the chance to be one of the greatest defensive backs to come out of high school in the area in quite some time.

Hill has offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan, USC, Wisconsin, Penn State, Oregon, Miami, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Colorado, Tennessee, Purdue, Louisville, Pitt, Indiana, Boise State, West Virginia, Missouri, Toledo, Central Michigan, San Jose State, San Diego State, Akron, Temple and UNLV. He is a four-star standout and is the top 2026 recruit in Ohio, according to On3.com, and is ranked 13th nationally.

Massillon offensive tackle Nolan Davenport warms up before a playoff game against Lake, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

2. Nolan Davenport, Massillon

Class of 2025

Offensive line, 6-6, 275 pounds

Davenport currently holds 29 Division I offers. Some of the notable offers come from a combination of SEC, ACC, and Big 10 schools, such as Louisville, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina State, Penn State, and Michigan State. Davenport made second-team All-Ohio after his first start at left tackle for the reigning Division II state champs.

3. Dante McClellan, Canton McKinley

Class of 2025

Linebacker, 6-2, 200 pounds

McKinley’s Dante McClellan tackles Massillon’s Ja’Meir Gamble on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

McClellan is a three-star prospect who has received 21 offers, including USC, Tennessee, Missouri, Michigan State, and Kentucky. McClellan is ranked No. 11 in Ohio, according to On3.com.

4. Sam Greer,…


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Author : Akron Beacon Journal

Publish date : 2024-04-10 10:05:47

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