There's nothing quite like high school football. It's where star players become local legends and where crazy plays happen all of the time. It's also common to watch football players do work on both sides of the ball, but not all of them make it look easy.
It's time for everyone to meet Joshua Bogan. He plays quarterback and linebacker for Bishop Sycamore in Columbus, Ohio and instantly became a viral social media sensation. He's listed at 6-foot-2 and 240-pounds, but that might be a little on the light side.
Make no mistake about it, though: Bogan can play.
Josh Bogan Highlights
Listed at 6'2" 240 lbs, Bishop Sycamore’s QB/LB Josh Bogan (@Hbk__JB) is destroying opponents on BOTH sides of the ball 😲pic.twitter.com/yud5SzutRM
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 17, 2020
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Go ahead and mark September 12 as the date Josh Bogan became a viral star. Columbus Bishop Sycamore was playing Cleveland's St. Ignatius. The Centurions lost the game, much like they did against Massillon Washington, but their quarterback and linebacker definitely did some impressive things.
On one run, he threw down a defender and stopped on a time to juke another before going out of bounds.
Don’t let his large frame fool you, Bishop Sycamore’s quarterback has MOVES! pic.twitter.com/8mRLoWT2Qt
— NEO Zone HS Sports (@NEOZoneHS) September 12, 2020
Bogan showed off his cannon right arm for a deep completion into the red zone.
Bishop Sycamore in the Ignatius red zone after this DEEP completion.@SIHSSports @BishopFootball pic.twitter.com/FEpbg5EzAt
— NEO Zone HS Sports (@NEOZoneHS) September 12, 2020
He then completely destroyed a ball carrier that Saturday night.
In case you wondered, he makes a mean linebacker, too! https://t.co/fEmqObcK6O pic.twitter.com/GsG0d9Of4j
— Matt Goul (@mgoul) September 13, 2020
Unfortunately, St. Ignatius easily beat Bishop Sycamore, 33-6.
The start of the HS football season hasn't been ideal for the Centurions. Last year wasn't much better.
However, if Josh Brogan continues to play at this level, perhaps Bishop Sycamore can win some games outside of the OHSAA and he gets some college football interest. There are several opportunities left on a national schedule to help make more plays.
Who knows, maybe Ohio State or Cincinnati could want him. There's no doubt he can move and plays football with a passion.
