Pre-Season All GCC Team

Offense

QB Ian Kipp, Mentor - All eyes will be on the talented dual threat junior QB (1,427 passing yards, 12 TD's in 2018) that has several DI offers

RB Brian Trobel, Mentor - The deepest position in the league, Trobel stands out as a 1st Team All-Ohio back with over 1,400 yards and 28 TD's

RB Khalil Eichelberger, Solon - As a sophomore, Eichelberger was the workhorse as he ran for nearly 1,000 yards to go along with 12 TD's

WR Luke Floriea, Mentor - One of the top slot receivers in Ohio, the Boston College commit has been an impact player since his sophomore season

WR Luke Hensley, Medina - As a sophomore, he was one of the leading receivers on a record setting offense last year

WR Justin Luke, Mentor - The second leading returning receiver behind Floriea, expect a big season as Kipp should air it our more in 2019

OL Blake Miller Strongsville - The 6'6, 300-pound sophomore already has a handful of DI offers, including Indiana and Iowa State.

OL Hunter Colao, Mentor - Started at guard as a sophomore last season, will transition to tackle in 2019

OL John Brown, Euclid - The lone returning starter from a big and talented offensive line a season ago

OL Tomam Rimac, Brunswick - The 6'6, 280-pound senior was the lone Blue Devil with any All-District recognition in 2018

OL Nick Ferguson, Shaker - This big (6'5, 320) and athletic junior, who also plays basketball, has an offer from Toledo

Defense

DE Najee Story, Solon - Solon's defense will start up front with this talented junior who has offers that include Alabama and Ohio State

DT Ty'wan Johnson, Euclid - The senior tackle is a key returning starter up front for the Panthers

DE Noah Nunn, Medina - The 6'3, 220-pound senior was 1st Team All-District for the Bees last season

DE Andrew Keating, Strongsville - The 6'3, 215-pound senior was one of the Mustangs' biggest defensive playmakers a season ago

LB Jackson Paglio, Mentor - After transitioning well to linebacker in 2018, the three-year starter will continue to be a central part of Mentor's defense

LB RJ Howard, Solon - A talented athlete on both sides of the field that makes his presence known by getting into the backfield to make plays

DB Grant McCurry, Solon - The two-way standout led the Comets in interceptions and was the leading tackler in the secondary in 2018

DB Noah Gladish, Mentor - One of three returning starters from the secondary, the junior had a breakout game against Strongsville in Week 11 with two pick-sixes

DB Cameron Jones Jr., Shaker - The three year starter received All-District honorable mention in 2018

DB Atiba Fitz, Euclid - Dangerous in all three facets of the game, the junior standout will be one of Euclid's top playmakers