Preseason watch list: OAA

Mitch Robinson - QB - Auburn Hills Avondale
Last season, Robinson threw for 3,600 yards on 222 of 386 passing and set a single season state record 46 touchdowns, while only throwing eight interceptions. He also ran for nearly 500 yards and had nine more touchdowns. This season, Robinson could break even more records if things go as expected this season.

Mario Ojemudia/Aaron Burbridge/Devin Funchess - Farmington Hills Harrison
Everybody knows about these three already, so very little really needs to be said about them individually. But as a trio, these three have the opportunity to do something special, by helping Harrison back to another state championship. There hasn’t been as talented of a trio in Oakland County for a very long time and it should be fun to watch these seniors in there senior seasons.

Jake Vento - QB - Farmington Hills Harrison
Vento will be taking over the signal calling for the Hawks this season after playing at wide receiver a year ago. Vento will bring a number of different looks to the Harrison offense which will make the defending state champs that much harder to beat.

Connor Mohr - BR/LB - Farmington
Mohr is a machine on both sides of the ball, averaging more than eight yards per carry on offense last season, while scoring eight touchdowns in seven games. Defensively, Mohr averaged almost 13 tackles per game, including a 20 tackle effort against Southfield. Mohr will only be a junior this season, and the next two years should be fun to watch for the Falcons.

Leviticus Payne - CB - Southfield
Payne, who recently committed to Cincinnati, is a ball hawk because of his his speed and athleticism make it tough for any quarterback to make the right throw against him. Along with having the ability to break up a pass, he is as sure of a tackler as you’ll find in the secondary. Most quarterback would be best served to not throw in his direction this season.

Sean Charette - QB - Lake Orion
Last season, before suffering a season ending injury, Charette led the Dragons to an 11-1 record. Charette finished up the year with just over 1,500 yards passing and 20 touchdowns with just five interceptions while completing 87 of 147 passes. Charette is a proven winner and I wouldn’t put it past him to help Lake Orion make another deep playoff run.

Jamaal Lyles - Southfield Lathrup
Lyles, a Michigan State commit, can flat out tackle. Last season, he made 90 tackles last season, over ten of which were for loss. Lyles is also a big time hitter, so opposing players will be avoiding going in his direction for the most part. This season, Lyles should have an even bigger season, which is great news for Southfield-Lathrup.

Prescott Line - RB/LB - Oxford
Line is a sure tackler on defense, but was also a dependable running back for Oxford last season when they needed the tough yards. He will likely fill that same role this season offensively, while remaining one of Oxford’s key pieces to their defense. Line committed to Southern Methodist University earlier this year.

Tony Annese - QB/S - Rochester Adams
Annese, heading to play for Central Michigan next season, can do it all at quarterback. Last season, he threw for 900 yards and ran for the same total while compiling 22 touchdowns. Defensively, Annese is multi-talented, he can come in and play the run, but is also very good against the pass. Adams has made the playoffs in each of the past 14 seasons, and Annese is a big reason why Adams will make it 15 straight this year.


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