The #1 Junior Athlete In Ohio: Jakob Weatherspoon

Jakob Weatherspoon is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Avon High School. Weatherspoon is ranked as the 196th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 20 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Weatherspoon is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Ohio and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Ohio. He holds offers from schools such as Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life are CJ Stroud, Sauce Gardner, my brother, aunt and uncle.

What are the strengths of your game?

My patience, speed and discipline

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory is my pick during the Glenville game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Luke Hamilton

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Keep an open mind during the process.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I want to go to the Caribbean or Morocco.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game my freshman year.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet Prime.