Pre-Season All-GCC Team

Offense

QB Drew Allar, Medina - This Penn State recruit is the most talented player in the league. He is on the short list for Mr Football favorites after a season in which he threw for 2,857 yards and 26 TD's. 

RB Brenden Panhorst, Mentor - The most experienced returning back in the league, Panhorst split carries with Riley Coughlin to pile up nearly 600 rushing yards and 4 TD's in 2020. 

WR Connin Som, Brunswick - Som was a big playmaker at receiver for the Blue Devils last season and he's a two-way player that is also a key part of their secondary.

WR Evan Harper, Mentor - An explosive athlete with good size, Harper figures to be QB Jacob Snow's top target. He showed flashes of excellence in 2020 with 8 TD's and averaging over 20 yards per reception.

WR Claishon Ivory, Euclid - A three-year starter, Ivory followed up a huge sophomore season with another All-District year in 2020. Now a senior, Ivery has an offer from Kentucky. 

WR Drew Hensley, Medina - With his talented brother graduated, expect Drew to step up and become one of the top playmakers in a high-powered Medina offense. 

OL Blake Miller Strongsville - The 6'6, 315-pound tackle is one of the top at his position in the country. Miller chose Clemson over Ohio State, Florida, and a host of other big time schools.

OL Ethan Bostleman, Mentor - The senior tackle had an impressive 2020 that earned him all-league status. He will be the anchor for Mentor's line this season. 

OL Evan Sevatsos, Brunswick - A state qualifier in wrestling, Sevatsos earned all-league honors and All-District recognition last season. 

OL Andrew Hudak, Strongsville - A tough and bruising guard that earned all-league honors with his strong play in 2020. 

OL Jamari Holmes, Solon - An impactful two-way player for the Comets as just a sophomore in 2020. Holmes will be a force in the trenches this season. 

Defense

DL Ryan Ferrell, Medina - A key part of Medina's improved defense last season, Ferrell (6'3, 240) is a force at the defensive end position.

DL Nick Manley, Medina - After an impactful junior season that saw him earn First Team All-District, Hanley (6'4, 270) picked up an offer from Penn. 

DT Chase Johnson, Solon - The big senior lineman with college football in his future will see time on both sides of the ball.

DE Brenan Vernon, Mentor - A starter since a freshman, Vernon (6'5, 245) is one of the top recruits in the 2023 class as he committed to Notre Dame. 

LB Matt Hamula, Medina - The senior led the Bees in tackles last season and earned First Team All-District and all-league honors.

LB Ryan Merrill, Euclid - Still just a junior, Merrill had a spectacular sophomore season that saw him earn First Team All-District honors. 

LB Markell Green, Solon - A three-year starter, Green was on this list last season and is is in line for a big senior year.

DB Mike Harrison, Mentor - A season after leading the Cardinals in interceptions, expectations are high for the senior corner.

DB David Hamrick, Brunswick - With eight interceptions in 2020, Hamrick proved to be one of the most effective playmakers at his position in the area.

DB Keon Johnson, Medina - A talented part of Medina's secondary, Johnson has some DII offers that should see him play at the next level.

DB Jajuan Jackson, Medina - This three-year starter has earned All-District recognition for two seasons in a row. Jackson is also an impact player on offense with being a top target for Allar.