CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here is a compilation of profiles and videos on the 22 local high school football players who are signing with Mid-American Conference programs on Wednesday during National Signing Day:
ALEX ALDERS
School: Nordonia.
Position: WR.
Height, weight: 6-2, 205.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Ohio.
Others considered: N/A.
About Alders: Originally verbally committed to play baseball at Central Michigan. Had 40 catches for 600 yards and nine touchdowns in the 2014 regular season, along with 69 tackles and 7.5 sacks as a linebacker. Was first-team all-district at wide receiver and a cleveland.com second-team All-Star.
What we've written about Alders:
Dec. 18, 2014: Nordonia WR/DB Alex Alders verbally commits to play Division I football for Ohio.
CAMERON BELL
School: Nordonia.
Position: OL.
Height, weight: 6-8, 325.
247sports.com rating: 3-star.
College: Toledo.
Others considered: Maryland.
About Bell: Was huge lineman gave quarterback David Murray time to throw and was a factor in the run game. Was first-team all-district and special mention All-Ohio. Was also a cleveland.com first-team All-Star.
LONDON CLOUD
School: Bedford.
Position: LB.
Height, weight: 6-0, 210.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Ohio.
Others considered: Toledo.
About Cloud: Had 111 tackles, five sacks, five forced fumbles and three recoveries during the 2014 regular season. Was the Lake Erie League Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-district.
What we've written about Cloud:
Oct. 1, 2014: Bedford LB London Cloud was a guest on NEO Varsity Live.
July 16, 2014: Bedford's London Cloud, Najee Stevens-McKenzie commit to Ohio.
EDDIE DAUGHERTY
School: Mentor.
Position: WR/RB.
Height, weight: 5-7, 160.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Eastern Michigan.
Others considered: N/A.
About Daugherty: Had 57 catches for 84 yards and eight touchdowns, and 63 carries for 478 yards and 6 touchdowns during the 2014 regular season. Also returned a punt for a touchdown. Was first-team All-Ohio and a cleveland.com first-team All-Star.
What we've written about Daugherty:
July 30, 2014: Mentor RB Eddie Daugherty verbally commits to Eastern Michigan.
Dec. 6, 2013: Running back Eddie Daugherty makes it all go for Mentor football's offense.
LAMARR DAVIS
School: Benedictine.
Position: DT.
Height, weight: 6-2, 285.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Toledo.
Others considered: Bowling Green.
About Davis: Three-year starter for the Bengals, who won the Division IV state championship in 2014. Was often double- and triple-teamed, but finished the regular season with 35 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
What we've written about Davis:
June 27, 2014: Benedictine defensive lineman LaMarr Davis verbally commits to Toledo.
TROY DIPRE
School: St. Edward.
Position: LB.
Height, weight: 6-0, 220.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Kent State.
Others considered: None.
About Dipre: Had 115 tackles, including 14 for loss during the 2014 regular season. Was a cleveland.com first-team All-Star and first-team All-Ohio the past two seasons.
What we've written about Dipre:
Jan. 21, 2015: St. Edward LB joined the National Signing Day podcast along with other Mid-American Conference recruits.
June 3, 2014: St. Edward linebacker Troy Dipre verbally commits to Kent State.
MATTHEW FINKLER
School: Kirtland.
Position: LB.
Height, weight: 6-3, 235.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Bowling Green.
Others considered: Air Force, Buffalo, Miami (Ohio).
About Finkler: Originally committed to Buffalo before flipping. Had 115 tackles, 11 for loss, six sacks and two interceptions in the 2014 regular season. Was named Division VI Defensive Player of the Year.
What we've written about Finkler:
Jan. 28, 2015: Kirtland linebacker to sign with Bowling Green.
Dec. 3, 2014: Kirtland linebacker Matthew Finkler headlines local players on Division VI All-Ohio football team.
July 18, 2014: Kirtland two-way player Matt Finkler fuels his play through fierce competition.
BRYCE GIBBS
School: Wellington.
Position: OL.
Height, weight: 6-4, 290.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Kent State.
Others considered: Youngstown State, Lake Erie College.
About Gibbs: Has the versatility to play both tackle and guard. Was second-team all-district in 2014.
MITCH GUADAGNI
School: Hudson.
Position: QB.
Height, weight: 6-2, 190.
247sports.com rating: 3-star.
College: Toledo.
Others considered: Akron, Buffalo, James Madison.
About Guadagni: Threw for 2,591 yards and 37 touchdowns in 2014. Also rushed for 1,063 yards and six touchdowns as the Explorers reached the Division I state semifinals for the first time. Was first-team All-Ohio.
What we've written about Guadagni:
Jan. 22, 2015: Hudson QB Mitch Guadagni earns high school athlete of the year honor at Greater Cleveland Sports Awards 2015.
Oct. 23, 2014: Hudson quarterback Mitch Guadagni humble, confident around dinner table and football stadium.
July 22, 2014: Hudson QB Mitch Guadagni enjoys giving back through football.
May 6, 2014: Hudson quarterback Mitch Guadagni commits to Toledo.
BRANDON HARRIS
School: Shaw.
Position: WR.
Height, weight: 6-3, 2-5.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Bowling Green.
Others considered: Akron, Grand Valley State, James Madison, Toledo.
About Harris: Coach Rodney Brown called Harris a good athlete on either side of the ball. He brought versatility to Shaw, but excelled most at wide receiver.
What we've written about Harris:
June 30, 2014: Shaw WR Brandon Harris verbally commits to Bowling Green.
BRYCE HARRIS
School: Firestone.
Position: OL.
Height, weight: 6-4, 275.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Toledo.
Others considered: Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan.
About Harris: Has been all over the line for the Falcons, starting at center as a freshman before moving to tackle and then guard. Was second-team all-district.
What we've written about Harris:
Jan. 23, 2014: Firestone offensive lineman Bryce Harris verbally commits to Toledo.
BRANDON HEIDECKER
School: Columbia.
Position: OL.
Height, weight: 6-6, 280.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Toledo.
Others considered: None.
About Heidecker: Will be the first Columbia alum to play Division I college football. A three-year starter at tackle, he paved the way for 3,736 rushing yards in 2014. Was first-team All-Ohio in Division V.
What we've written about Heidecker:
July 16, 2014: Columbia OT Brandon Heidecker realizing potential with his future.
May 1, 2014: Columbia offensive lineman Brandon Heidecker verbally commits to play football at Toledo.
NICO LAUTANEN
School: Mentor.
Position: DT.
Height, weight: 6-3, 275.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Bowling Green.
Others considered:
Major: Akron, Ball State, James Madison, Kent State, Miami (Ohio), Ohio, Toledo,
About Lautanen: Had 52 tackles and six sacks during the 2014 regular season. Also had 33 quarterback pressures and caused three fumbles. Was second-team All-Ohio.
What we've written about Lautanen:
July 27, 2014: Mentor DT Nico Lautanen fueled by friendly competition with older brother.
July 13, 2014: Mentor defensive tackle Nico Lautanen verbally commits to Bowling Green.
VINCE LOCKETT
School: St. Vincent-St. Mary.
Position: RB.
Height, weight: 5-11, 190.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Akron.
Others considered: Air Force, Indiana, Kent State.
About Lockett: Rushed for 1,423 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games as the Irish reached the Division III state semifinals. He was second team all-district.
What we've written about Lockett:
Dec. 11, 2014: St. Vincent-St. Mary senior running back Vince Lockett commits to Akron.
Oct. 22, 2014: St. Vincent-St. Mary senior running back Vince Lockett uses football, Irish community to overcome mother's death.
July 31, 2014: For St. Vincent-St. Mary RB Vince Lockett, football is all about brotherhood.
Dec. 4, 2013: St. Vincent-St. Mary's Newman Williams and Vince Lockett are the big men behind the stars.
SAM MCKNIGHT
School: Glenville.
Position: DT.
Height, weight: 6-2, 260.
247sports.com rating: 3-star.
College: Ohio.
Others considered: None.
About McKnight: Was a key member of the Tarblooders' defense the past two seasons, helping them reach the Division II state final in 2013. Was first-team all-district in 2014.
What we've written about McKnight:
Dec. 12, 2014: Glenville senior defensive lineman Sam McKnight commits to Ohio.
MYLIK MITCHELL
School: John Hay.
Position: QB.
Height, weight: 6-4, 191.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Kent State.
Others considered: Ashland, Duquesne, Lake Erie College, Robert Morris.
About Mitchell: Was named Senate Athletic League MVP in 2014. Passed for 1,732 yard and 20 touchdowns as a junior. Became starting quarterback for the Hornets during his freshman season and led them to playoff berths in 2012 and 2013. Was special mention all-district.
What we've written about Mitchell:
Jan. 25, 2015: John Hay senior quarterback Mylik Mitchell commits to Kent State.
July 2, 2014: John Hay QB Mylik Mitchell spends summer break with kids.
MARIO PATTON
School: Cleveland Heights.
Position: DL.
Height, weight: 6-3, 290.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Massachusetts.
Others considered: Bowling Green. Minnesota.
About Patton: Had 42 tackles in eight games in 2014. Faced double teams on almost every play. Was special mention all-district.
What we've written about Patton:
July 24, 2014: Cleveland Heights defensive lineman Mario Patton a self-described 'comic head'.
HARRISON ROBERTS
School: Euclid.
Position: LB.
Height, weight: 6-1, 208.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Bowling Green.
Others considered: None.
About Roberts: First first-team all-district and special mention All-Ohio. Had 11 sacks and seven tackles for loss through first six games of 2014.
What we've written about Roberts:
Oct. 9, 2014: Euclid's Harrison Roberts continues Lake Erie League success.
June 24, 2014: Euclid linebacker Harrison Roberts commits to Bowling Green.
NAJEE STEVENS-MCKENZIE
School: Bedford.
Position: DE.
Height, weight: 6-5, 215.
247sports.com rating: 3-star.
College: Ohio.
Others considered: None.
About Stevens-McKenzie: Had 67 tackles, 10 for loss, eight sacks and nine quarterback hurries in the 2014 regular season. Received special mention all-district.
What we've written about Stevens-McKenzie:
July 16, 2014: Bedford's London Cloud, Najee Stevens-McKenzie commit to Ohio.
JOE TUPTA
School: Walsh Jesuit.
Position: FB.
Height, weight: 6-1, 256.
247sports.com rating: 2-star.
College: Akron.
Others considered: Ashland, Dayton, Duquesne, Mount Union, Princeton.
About Tupta: Teamed with Joe Penna to power the Warriors' run-heavy offense. Not just a blocker or goal-line back, Tupta is as adept at picking up tough yards as he is at catching passes out of the backfield
MARC WALTON
School: Mentor.
Position: DB.
Height, weight: 5-11, 175.
247sports.com rating: NR.
College: Ball State.
Others considered: N/A.
About Walton: In 19 games over three seasons, had 56 tackles, 12 passes defended and three interceptions. Also had a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last season. Was first-team all-district and special mention All-Ohio.
What we've written about Walton:
Jan. 21, 2015: Marc Walton joined the National Signing Day podcast with other Mid-American Conference recruits.
Jan. 20, 2015: Mentor cornerback Marc Walton verbally commits to play football at Ball State.
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