When Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline arrived at Washington High School Massillon for the Massillon Football Showcase on May 1, the vibe of the combine seemed to shift.
More than 40 college scouts stood in the middle of the football field. Scouts from Nebraska, Indiana, Penn State, Notre Dame and other smaller nearby schools were preparing to watch the 40-yard dashes of the payers they came to watch – the majority of Power Five schools there to watch 2021 standout receiver Jayden Ballard.
Washington head coach Nate Moore had made his rounds to greet every coach in attendance and was now waiting near the finish line at one of two 40-yard dash stations.