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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Football - Ohio

Gatorade Player of the year

Grady Kinsey

Running back/linebacker
INDIAN VALLEY HS
GNADENHUTTEN, OHIO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

2703

Rushing Yards

42

Rushing Touchdowns

108

Tackles
“Grady is truly an amazing kid. In my 21 years as a head coach, he’s the best player I’ve ever coached against. I believe he is the epitome of what a high school football player should be.”
John Slusser
Head Coach - Ridgewood High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8, 205-pound senior running back and linebacker rushed for 2,703 yards and 42 touchdowns this past season, leading the Braves (12-1) to the Division IV state semifinals. A finalist for the Ohio Mr. Football award and the 2024 Division IV Offensive Player of the Year, Kinsey recorded 108 tackles and returned a fumble for a score on defense. He concluded his prep football career with a state-record 133 rushing touchdowns, and his career rushing yards total of 8,607 yards ranks No. 3 all-time in Ohio. 

Academic Achievement

Kinsey has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will attend the United States Air Force Academy, where he will play football, beginning next fall.

Exemplary Character

Kinsey has volunteered locally at an eldercare facility and as a youth football coach. He has also donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church youth group.