The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation announced on Nov. 12 the nine semifinalists for its inaugural Ohio High School Offensive Lineman of the Year Award, including three Greater Cincinnati nominees.
Winton Woods’ Lual Aleu, Taylor’s Ryan Massie-Cable and Moeller’s Patrick O’Brien were listed as semifinalists for the new award. Also included were Andrew Davalla or St. Ignatius, Jack Marquad of St. Edward, Davis Seaman of Bishop Watterson, Zay’vion Smith of Harding, David Tarawallie of Riverside and Kellen Wymer of Liberty Center.
Winton Woods’ Lual Aleu, a University of Missouri commit, is a relentless worker on the right side of the Warriors’ line. At 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, Aleu is ranked as the 47th player in Ohio.
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Taylor’s Ryan Massie-Cable, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound senior, is ranked as the 38th best player in Ohio, according to 247Sports, and is committed to the University of Cincinnati.
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Anderson hosts Withrow football in Week 12 playoff action. See photos
Anderson Raptors players pray during the OHSAA Division II postseason football game between Anderson and Withrow on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Anderson Township.
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Anderson hosts Withrow football in Week 12 playoff action. See photos
Anderson Raptors players pray during the OHSAA Division II postseason football game between Anderson and Withrow on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Anderson Township.
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Anderson hosts Withrow football in Week 12 playoff action. See photos
Anderson Raptors running back Jordan Davis dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the OHSAA Division II postseason football game between Anderson and Withrow on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Anderson Township.
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Anderson hosts Withrow football in Week 12 playoff action. See photos
Withrow Tigers captains Amari Early (15) and Gianni Gilliam (0) meet at midfield for the coin toss during the OHSAA Division II postseason football game between Anderson and Withrow on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Anderson Township.
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Anderson hosts Withrow football in Week 12 playoff action. See photos
Withrow Tigers wide receiver Charles Alexander Jr. catches a touchdown pass during the OHSAA Division II postseason football game between Anderson and Withrow on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Anderson Township.
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The Enquirer’s favorite photos from Week 12 football playoff action
Corinthian Fields of the Lakota West Firebirds prays ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Andrew Fryer of the Lakota West Firebirds yells while running out onto the field ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Kenyon Norman, Roman Combs, Reilly Newman and Andrew Fryer of the Lakota West Firebirds walk out to the 50-yard line for the coin toss ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Thomas George, Aidan Newdigate, Logan Von Holle and Griffin Lyons of the St. Xavier Bombers walk out to the 50-yard line for the coin toss ahead of the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers scores a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Christian MacDonald of the St. Xavier Bombers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Aiden Graham of the St. Xavier Bombers dives for a touchdown in the third quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Lakota West head coach Tom Bolden yells at the refs for a flag thrown in the fourth quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Labron Lumpkins of the Lakota West Firebirds catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter during the OHSAA Division I postseason football game between St. Xavier and Lakota West on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Lakota West.
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Elder Panthers wide receiver Andrew Lyman (1) reacts with Elder Panthers fullback Rocco Hockenberry (3) after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro running back Brandon Birdsong Jr. (9) runs the ball during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro wide receiver Kru Collins (13) runs after the catch Elder Panthers defensive back Brayden Ackerman (38) guards him during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro quarterback Max Miller (5) looks to throw a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Elder Panthers linebacker Pete Fortkamp (11) tackles Springboro quarterback Max Miller (5) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro quarterback Max Miller (5) throws a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) throws a pass during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Elder Panthers linebacker Brody Turner (25) tackles Springboro wide receiver Kru Collins (13) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Elder Panthers student section cheers after a first down reception during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro defensive back/tight end Maddox Dixon (2) tackles Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) tackles Elder Panthers running back Kam Bedel (35) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro defensive back Cole Henson (8) chases out Elder Panthers wide receiver Chase Walpole (4) during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Elder Panthers quarterback Kaden Estep (10) reacts with Elder Panthers offensive lineman Nick Cassaro (55) after scoring a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Springboro wide receiver Noah Bilinski (1) scores a touchdown during the football game between Springboro and Elder at The Pit in West Price Hill on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Middletown wide receiver Ka’leem Taylor (2) catches a pass during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Middletown QB Gavin Nolan loses his helmet as he is tackled during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Princeton’s Jordan Hall runs for a touchdown during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Princeton’s Monsanna Torbert runs the ball during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Middletown football team runs the field during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Princeton’s Ka’ronn Daugherty (12) attempts to break up a pass during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Middletown QB Gavin Nolan runs the ball during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Middletown’s Julius Reed (9) catches a pass during the OHSAA playoff football game between Middletown and Princeton on Friday, Nov. 6, at Princeton.
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Moeller’s Patrick O’Brien, a 6-foot-6, 290 pound Purdue University commit, is rated as the 34th best player in Ohio.
Johnson Jr. was a standout at St. Xavier and Princeton, where he was the winner of the Anthony Muñoz Award as the nation’s best high school lineman. He was an All-American at Ohio State and was later taken with the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals where he has started in 47 games.
Finalists for Johnson Jr.’s award will be invited to an Ohio state championship game where the winner will be announced.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Three locals nominated for Paris Johnson Jr.’s top Ohio lineman award
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