Area standouts who have not verbally committed, but are being heavily recruited:

Seniors

Jay Bucher, Bellbrook: 6-4/220, QB; strong arm and leadership make him a wanted man by the Ivy League and service academies.

Cody Conley, Alter: 6-2/205, LB; This aggressive, hard-hitting LB has the opportunity to help the Knights repeat as D-IV state champs.

Brendan Cunningham, Fairmont: 6-2/210, WR; A big target with good hands, he joins Sherman Wilkinson as a formidable, dynamic duo.

Darion Delaney, Trotwood-Madison: 6-5/260, DE; Miami and Eastern Michigan have offered this versatile star who also plays on the OL.

John Ehrensberger, Centerville: 6-0/185, S; This combo safety with fine speed and range is being recruited by Big Ten and MAC schools.

Justin Favors, Trotwood-Madison: 6-2/227, TE; UC, Colorado and Syracuse have made offers to this tremendous blocker and receiver.

Seth Millar, Wayneville: 5-8/170, TB; This quick, speedy runner (27 TDs, 1,800 yards) is a threat to score from anywhere on the field.

Elias Sayre, Lebanon: 6-5/260, DT; The U.S. Air Force Academy and Kent State have made offers to this versatile lineman who plays OT.

Michael Shope, Fairmont: 6-4/270, OT; Skilled at run blocking and pass protection; the massive left tackle is considering Eastern Michigan.

Brad Sundstrom, Beavercreek: 6-5/215, WR; With the size to overpower corners, he’s attracting interest from UC, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Sherman Wilkinson, Fairmont: 6-2/170, WR; Acrobatic receiver who gets separation with his speed and has outstanding kick, return skills.

Karson Williams, Tecumseh: 6-4/245, DT: The college that snags this big, rugged two, way lineman will consider switching him to guard.

Ethan Zoellner, Northmont: 6-2/194, S; A feared hitter, Zoellner is a ball-hawking safety with the range to be the eighth man in the box.