The #3 Junior Running Back In Ohio: Henry Ohlinger

Henry Ohlinger is a 4 Star recruit who plays Running Back at Grandview Heights High School. Ohlinger is ranked as the 308th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 25 Running Back in the class as well. In addition, Ohlinger is listed as a top 15 recruit in the state of Ohio and is listed as the #3 Running Back in the state of Ohio. He holds offers from schools such as Miami, Iowa and Cincinnati.

Who are some role models in your life?

My dad is a big role model in my life. He is the reason I am where I am today.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Whatever is on aux in the locker room.

What are the strengths of your game?

I’m a physical player that understands schemes and plays very well.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was scoring 6 touchdowns and rushing for 350 yards against a team that thought they could beat us.

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

Always be in the gym working out, getting faster and stronger.

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

If I could travel anywhere in the world it would be to the Bahamas. I’ve never been there and I’ve always wanted to go.

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

I always loved football. I would play nonstop with the kids on my street, they were all older than me but I still loved playing football.

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

I’d want to meet Marshawn Lynch. He used to be my favorite player and I loved the Seahawks from like 10 years ago.