READER'S CHOICE | 2026 MNJ Preseason Football Offensive Player of the Year

Richland County high school football is absolutely loaded with talent in 2026.

But who do YOU believe is the best player in the county? This is your chance to shine. Cast your vote for the Mansfield News Journal Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and check back at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 to see who is the people's choice.

Here are this year's nominees along with their postseason honors from 2025.

Brady Bowman, Shelby

Division IV First Team All-Ohio, Division IV First Team All-Northwest District, First Team All-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

Michael Shepherd, Shelby

Division IV Second Team All-Ohio, Division IV First Team All-Northwest District, First Team All-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

Montgomery Cline, Crestview

Division VI Second Team All-Ohio, Division VI First Team All-Northwest District, Second Team All-Firelands Conference.

Joey Culler, Lucas

Division VII Second Team All-Ohio, Division VII First Team All-Northwest District.

Brady Guegold, Lucas

Division VII Third Team All-Ohio, Division VII Second Team All-Northwest District.

Kooper Kilgore, Ontario

Division III Honorable Mention All-Ohio, Division III First Team All-Northwest District, First Team All-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

Everett Harris, Shelby

Division IV Honorable Mention All-Ohio, Division IV First Team All-Northwest District,

Bryce Booker, Shelby

Division IV Honorable Mention All-Ohio, Division IV Second Team All-Northwest District, First Team All-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

Andrew Badnell, Lexington

Division III Second Team All-Northwest District, Second Team All-Ohio Cardinal Conference.

Marcus Hoeflich, Clear Fork

Division IV Second Team All-Northwest District, Second Team All-Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

Carson Keener, Crestview

Division VI Second Team All-Northwest District, Honorable Mention All-Firelands Conference.

Bronson Rose, Crestview

Division VI Second Team All-Northwest District, Honorable Mention All-Firelands Conference.

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