Three-time all-state performer … Ohio Gatorade player of the year … Rushed for 1,797 yards and 24 touchdowns as a running back senior year … Recorded 48 tackles and two sacks for the 12-2 state semifinalists … Had a 40.7 punting average for Coach Randy Baughman’s Panthers … Accumulated more than 6,000 career rushing yards and 99 touchdowns … Panthers went 46-7 during his career, advancing to 2007 state finals … Super Prep Midwest Top 20 … Rivals 250 … Advanced to the states in wrestling as a sophomore … Also a baseball standout.

“It will be an historic moment for American football as great athletes from around the world come to Canton to see who will be crowned Junior World Champion,” Ohio State University head coach Jim Tressel said. “It’s great that a couple of Ohio guys and Buckeyes will be able to represent their country in such a competition. I know it will be an unforgettable experience for them.”

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