2020 Prep Tracker: Julian Fleming Plays Big in a Playoff Victory While Gee Scott Jr's Unselfishness Plays a Key Role

By Mick Walker on December 1, 2019 at 12:30 pm
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Ohio State recruits the top high school players all across the country every season. Prep Tracker will provide a weekly glimpse into how each Ohio State commitment performs.

OFFENSIVE CHAMPION: JULIAN FLEMING, WR, 2020

As the season draws to a close, this is the time where big-time players make big-time plays, which is exactly what Julian Fleming did Friday night in the state semifinals. All season long, Fleming has been a bit limited by his high school's run-heavy offense, but this week was a bit different.

The top-ranked wide receiver in the country had six catches for 117 yards and one touchdown on limited targets. Fleming's high school runs an offense that rarely passes – especially since they don't need to – but even they recognize the fact that you need to get the ball in Fleming's hands.

Fleming is an all-around wide receiver with great hands, elite speed, and a good amount of strength in all aspects of his game. While he hasn't always been the focal point of his team's offense, the five-star has played great this season.

DEFENSIVE CHAMPION: GEE SCOTT JR. WR, 2020

This is not the most natural pick for the award, but when a player does what Scott Jr. did on defense, he requires some recognition. As his senior year comes to a close, Scott Jr. has one goal in mind — win a state title.

Saturday evening Scott Jr. embraced his role and job in order to lead his team to victory. He lined up at the corner and finished the game with two interceptions that helped put his team in a position to win. 

Obviously Scott Jr. won't be playing cornerback at Ohio State, but this is more about how much of a team player he is. With only a few more weeks left in his high school career, look for Scott Jr. to finish this season strong heading into his January enrollment.

2020 OHIO STATE COMMITMENTS
NAME  POSITION HIGH SCHOOL OPPONENT RESULT STATS
JULIAN FLEMING WR  SOUTHERN COLUMBIA RICHLAND WIN, 49-27 6 REC, 117 YARDS, AND 1 TOUCHDOWN. 1 INTERCEPTION
PARIS JOHNSON JR. OT PRINCETON     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 6-5
CLARK PHILLIPS III CB LA HABRA     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 10-3
JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA WR  ROCKWALL KLEIN OAK WIN, 37-27 2 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS (1 RUSHING AND 1 RECEIVING) 
GEE SCOTT JR. WR  EASTSIDE CATHOLIC LINCOLN WIN, 34-21 2 INTERCEPTIONS
LUKE WYPLER OL ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 7-4
MOOKIE COOPER WR PATTONVILLE     RULED INELIGIBLE BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI
LATHAN RANSOM S SALPOINTE     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 10-1
CODY SIMON LB ST. PETERS PREP DON BOSCO PREP WIN, 21-14  
KOURT WILLIAMS LB/S ST. JOHN BOSCO MATER DEI WIN, 39-34  
JACOLBE COWAN DL  PROVIDENCE DAY     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 8-3, STATE CHAMPION
DARRION HENRY DL PRINCETON     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 6-5
JACK MILLER QB CHAPARRAL     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 8-3
LEJOND CAVAZOS CB IMG ACADEMY     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 9-1
RYAN WATTS CB LITTLE ELM     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 3-7
CAMERON MARTINEZ ATH MUSKEGON RIVER ROUGE LOSS, 7-24 1 RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
GRANT TOUTANT OL DE LA SALLE COLLEGIATE     HAD SURGERY ON A TORN LABRUM. OUT FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
JOSH FRYAR OL BEECH GROVE     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 3-7
JOE ROYER TE ELDER SPRINGFIELD WIN, 31-24 6 REC, 78 YARDS, AND 1 TOUCHDOWN
MITCHELL MELTON OLB OUR LADY GOOD COUNSEL     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 9-3, CONFERENCE CHAMPION
TY HAMILTON DL PICKERINGTON CENTRAL MENTOR WIN, 28-21  
JAKOB JAMES OL ELDER SPRINGFIELD WIN, 31-24 LED AN OFFENSE THAT HAD 399 YARDS OF TOTAL OFFENSE (178 RUSHING, 221 PASSING)
TREY LEROUX OL NORWALK     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 9-3
JAKE SEIBERT K LA SALLE TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC WIN, 35-21  
2021 OHIO STATE COMMITMENTS
NAME POSITION HIGH SCHOOL OPPONENT RESULT STATS
JACK SAWYER DE PICKERINGTON NORTH     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 6-5
KYLE MCCORD QB ST. JOSEPH'S PREP CENTRAL CATHOLIC WIN, 31-24  
BEN CHRISTMAN OL REVERE     SEASON COMPLETED FINISHED 5-5
MARVIN HARRISON JR. WR ST. JOSEPH'S PREP CENTRAL CATHOLIC WIN, 31-24 1 RECEVIENG TOUCHDOWN
JAYDEN BALLARD WR MASSILLON WASHINGTON AVON WIN, 35-10  
REID CARRICO LB IRONTON WEST JEFFERSON WIN, 49-21  
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