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"One touch and you're out": The American football world is in an uproar over the emergence of a 188cm, 172kg 'teenage monster'... "Big Baby has arrived," scouts are on high alert.

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Ovrendon Jones. /Photo=The Sun archive
Ovrendon Jones. /Photo=The Sun archive

A high school American football player from the United States, boasting overwhelming physicality, is capturing fans' attention by signaling a potential storm in college football.

'The Sun' US edition reported on the 4th (local time) that Ovrendon Jones, who plays as a defensive tackler for the Ruben High School football team in Alabama, has emerged as the top prospect poised to shake up the future of American college football.

Jones boasts an enormous physique that defies belief for a high school student: 188cm (6 feet 2 inches) and 172kg (380 pounds). These are ideal conditions for the defensive tackle position, which involves breaking through and blocking opposing offensive players with sheer physical force at the front lines of football.

Especially among his peers in high school, Jones dominates the field with a massive build and strength that leave no rivals. Fans, captivated by his overwhelming physical attributes despite his young age, have affectionately dubbed him 'Big Baby' or 'Absolute unit,' expressing their enthusiasm.

Ovrendon Jones. /Photo=The Sun archive
Ovrendon Jones. /Photo=The Sun archive

Jones's potential has also become a major topic of conversation among local fans. Supporters have praised him highly, saying he will "deliver incredible performances in the future" and calling him "truly a monster-like kid."

Some fans have even drawn comparisons to Desmond Watson, whose near-200kg frame once stunned the college football world, suggesting that "Desmond Watson's 2.0 version has arrived."

University scouts have also begun their active pursuit. The media reported that Kansas Wesleyan University has already formally offered Jones a recruitment proposal. It is said that Jones plans to further solidify his value by demonstrating top-tier skills on the highest stage during the remainder of this year's high school football regular season.

Depending on Jones's performance in the remaining games, competition among college teams for his recruitment is expected to intensify significantly.

Scene from an American football game. /Photo=The Sun archive
Scene from an American football game. /Photo=The Sun archive

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