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2023 ND DL commit Brenan Vernon preparing for next step as spotlight shines

2023 four-star defensive lineman Brenan Vernon is the most recognizable player on the Mentor (Ohio) High football team. — 2023 four-star defensive lineman Brenan Vernon is the most recognizable player on the Mentor (Ohio) High football team. (Kyle Kelly, Inside ND Sports)

Kyle Kelly • InsideNDSports

Recruiting Writer

Notre Dame football recruiting writer with past experience covering Ohio State football recruiting for cleveland.com. Current Northwestern University graduate student and John Carroll University grad.

MENTOR, Ohio — There he was. Helmet on top of his head, hands slowly clapping, walking well behind his teammates as they celebrated the biggest victory early in their high school football season.Br...

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