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College football recruiting: Latest Division I offers for Stark County's Class of 2025

peter holland jr., canton repository
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As spring approaches, the college football recruiting process is about to heat up high school players across the country. In Stark County, 16 players, in particular, are receiving the most interest. Here's a look at the 16 and their offers:

Top Prospects

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

Nolan Davenport, Massillon

6-foot-6, 270, offensive lineman

Notable offers: Kentucky, Cincinnati, Louisville, Purdue, West Virginia

Latest offers: Michigan State, Missouri, North Carolina State, Stanford, Indiana

After one year at left tackle, Davenport is close to 30 offers. The All-Ohio lineman has already made unofficial visits to Big 10 schools. No ruling out where Davenport might land between now and his senior season this fall.

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Dante McClellan, McKinley

6-2, 210, linebacker

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

Notable offers: USC, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisville, West Virginia

Latest offers: Michigan State, Indiana, Missouri

McClellan added Michigan State to the list of schools he is considering after making his trip to East Lansing In February. Over the weekend, he visited Missouri unofficially and plans to make an official visit on June 21-23. Other schools McClellan is considering are USC, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisville and West Virginia.

Jonathan Stangl Central Catholic

6-8, 310, offensive lineman

Notable offers: West Virginia, Marshall

Latest offers: Army, Western Kentucky, UMass

Stangl, who has helped the Crusaders boys' basketball team make a run to a district title, has started to pick up momentum in recent weeks. The two-year starter landed his biggest offer from West Virginia in late January. He's received seven more offers since. Stangl has started both at left and right tackle in the last two seasons.

Charlie Christopher, Lake

6-1, 220, linebacker

Notable offers: Ball St., Dartmouth, Penn, Miami (Ohio)

Latest offers: Army, Navy, Air Force, Buffalo

After being initially on the radar of MAC schools, Christopher has received offers from the Ivy League and military academies. The middle linebacker, who will be a senior this fall, has nine offers total.

Massillon's Tyler Hackenbracht crosses the goal line after intercepting a Westerville South pass and returning it for a touchdown during a playoff game against Westerville South, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 as Paul Brown Stadium.
Massillon's Tyler Hackenbracht crosses the goal line after intercepting a Westerville South pass and returning it for a touchdown during a playoff game against Westerville South, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 as Paul Brown Stadium.

Tyler Hackenbracht, Massillon

6-2, 206, defensive Back

Notable offers: Toledo, Ohio, Bowling Green

Latest offers: Temple, Miami (Ohio)

Hackenbracht has committed to Toledo since January. He's received four more offers in the MAC.

On the Rise

Nino Hill, Canton McKinley

6-1, 185, running back

McKinley's Nino Hill runs for a first down in the first half against Green, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Canton.
McKinley's Nino Hill runs for a first down in the first half against Green, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Canton.

Notable offers: Miami (Ohio), Toledo,

Latest offers: Louisiana-Monroe, Eastern Kentucky, Buffalo

Hill recently became a three-star running back, according to 247sports.com. The McKinley tailback has nine total offers,

Dior Garner, McKinley

6-foot-4, 285, defensive lineman

McKinley's Dior Garner brings down Avon's Jakorion Caffey in the third quarter, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
McKinley's Dior Garner brings down Avon's Jakorion Caffey in the third quarter, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

Notable offers: Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Central Michigan

Latest offers: Coastal Carolina, Ball St., Eastern Illinois, Buffalo

Last year, Garner held only an offer from Bowling Green. The two-way lineman now carries 10 offers and has picked up momentum over the last month.

Vito McConnell, Massillon

6-4, 220, linebacker

Massillon linebacker Vito McConnell, center, celebrates with Cody Fair, left, after intercepting Hoban quarterback Tylan Boykin in the first half of the OHSAA Division II state final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Canton.
Massillon linebacker Vito McConnell, center, celebrates with Cody Fair, left, after intercepting Hoban quarterback Tylan Boykin in the first half of the OHSAA Division II state final at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Canton.

Notable offers: Temple, Bowling Green, Kent St., Miami (Ohio)

Latest offers: Marshall, Dartmouth, Buffalo

McConnell's production as a first-year starter has started to go unnoticed. He now has six offers. McConnell provides good size for a linebacker as he continues his rise as a Division I prospect. McConnell committed to Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday.

Other Stark County high school prospects with Division I college football offers

  • Jaezen Lewis, OL, Massillon

    • Offered by: Miami (Ohio), Marshall, Eastern Michigan, UMass, Toledo, Kent State, Bowling Green

  • Jacques Carter, WR, Massillon 

    • Offered by: Temple, Bowling Green, Miami (Ohio)

  • K’Vuone McNeal, DE/OLB, McKinley

    • Offered by: Kent State, Bowling Green

  • Keith Quincy, WR/DB, McKinley

    • Offered by: Akron, Temple

  • Jameir Gamble, RB, Massillon

    • Offered by: Central Michigan, Temple

  • Ryan Lippe, DE/OLB, Lake

    • Offered by: Air Force

  • Kam Montgomery, QB, McKinley

    • Offered by: Bowling Green

  • Michael Wright Jr., DL, Massillon

    • Offered by: Bowling Green

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This article originally appeared on The Repository: College football scholarship offers for Stark County's Class of 2025