High school football: Area standout commits to Miami RedHawks

The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder had 56 tackles in eight games at defensive end for the Warriors last season. He also recovered three fumbles and had an interception.

Trick was at his best against rival Centerville, notching 12 tackles in the first matchup against the Elks and 11 in the second.

Entering the summer, Rivals ranked Trick the No. 34 prospect in Ohio while he was No. 62 according to 247Sports.

He’s No. 50 in 247Sports Composite rankings that combine multiple sites and also had offers from Akron, Air Force, Kent State, Eastern Michigan and multiple Ivy League schools.

Trick is the second Wayne senior to announce a verbal commitment to an FBS school.

Tight end Elijah Brown committed to Alabama in February, and left tackle Aamil Wagner is a four-star prospect mulling offers from multiple major programs, including Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Trick is the eighth player to commit to Miami for 2022 and the first from the Dayton area.

Head coach Chuck Martin’s spring roster included one player from Montgomery County — cornerback Ja’Don Rucker-Furlow of Belmont.

“I’d like to thank God for guiding me and having a plan for me through all the ups and downs,” Trick wrote in his commitment message. “Thank you to my supportive family, I love you, and you are very much appreciated! Thank you to all my teammates, coaches and friends. A special thank you to Coach Mukes, Coach Fischer and Coach Hall. I’m so fortunate for the Miami football coaching staff and the opportunity they have given me.”