With the 2024 Ohio high school football season upon us, it’s time to take a look at some of the state’s highest-rated recruits. In this series, we’ll focus on the top recruits at a handful of positions for a specific graduating class.
We started by introducing you to the top senior recruits at 10 different positions – quarterbacks, running backs, linebackers, edge rushers, wide receivers, defensive backs, tight ends, offensive linemen and defensive linemen.
Then we moved on to the top junior recruits, starting with the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen and edge rushers. Now we’re taking a look at the top junior linebacker recruits in Ohio for the 2024 season.
Glenville linebacker Cincere Johnson leads the group as he is ranked No. 6 in Ohio’s junior class. Strongsville’s Storm Miller is also a top-10 recruit in his class as he is ranked No. 10 in Ohio.
The top five junior linebacker recruits in Ohio are all still uncommitted.
All rankings are based on 247Sports.com.
1. Cinderella Johnson, Glenville; 6’3″, 220 lbs (No. 6 overall in Ohio’s Class of 2026)
Unbound
Johnson had 121 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, seven sacks and three forced fumbles as Glenville won its second straight Division IV state title last season. His list of offers includes Notre Dame, Michigan State, Florida State and Texas A&M.
2. Storm Miller, Strongsville; 1.90 m, 100 kg (No. 10 overall)
Unbound
Had 81 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three interceptions for the Mustangs last season. Currently has 20 offers, including from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Stanford and West Virginia.
3. Jacob Clapper, Saint Xavier; 1.88 m, 89 kg (No. 14 overall)
Unbound
He finished his sophomore season with 90 tackles, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and an interception. Has more than 20 offers, including from Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon and Michigan.
4. Cam Thomas, Lakota West; 1.88 m, 98 kg (No. 17 overall)
Unbound
Finished last season with 12 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles. His 25-plus offers include Oregon, Michigan, Kentucky and Cincinnati.
5. Andre Parker, Princeton; 1.80 m, 86 kg (No. 41 overall)
Unbound
Had 68 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles as a sophomore. Offers include Michigan State, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Kentucky.
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