For Da’Shawn Martin, a Springfield grad, that was as a receiver and return specialist at Kent State, while Springboro’s Will Yates finished the season as a mainstay in the Ball State secondary.
Here’s a rundown of all the FBS players from the class of 2024 heading into 2025:
Jacob Asbeck, LB, Lakota West — Navy
Did not see any action last season for the Midshipmen
Taebron Bennie-Powell, DB, Lakota West — Notre Dame
Redshirted last season while recovering from an injury
Gabe Funk, OL, Xenia — Appalachian State
Did not see game action last season and took a redshirt
Javon Hammonds, DL, Wayne — Miami University
Played in nine games as a true freshman last season and tallied seven tackles.
Eli Lovett, DB, Wayne — Eastern Michigan
Practiced with the team but did not see any game action
Da’Shawn Martin, WR, Springfield — Kent State
Started nine games as a true freshman for the Golden Flashes and made the All-MAC third team. He totaled 400 kick return yards and 108 yards receiving.
Bukari Miles Jr., CB, Lakota West — Ohio State
Joined the program last summer as a preferred walk-on.
Derek Morris, K, Fenwick — Massachusetts
Appeared in seven games last season and went 11 for 15 on field goals while also making 13 PAT kicks for the California Golden Bears. He also tied a school record with five successful field goals against Oregon State but transferred to Massachusetts in the offseason.
Riley Neer, WR, Bellefontaine — Ohio University
Did not see game action last season for the Bobcats
Jayvin Norman, RB, Springfield — Eastern Michigan
Played in two games last season and rushed for eight yards on four carries while preserving his redshirt.
Reggie Powers III, safety, Centerville — Oklahoma
Played in 12 of the Sooners’ 13 games as a true freshman last fall and was credited with four tackles.
Aaron Scott…
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