2026 Getting to know Konner Dauch from Bellevue High School

 

Name: Konner Dauch

School/town: Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Ohio

Positions played: Nickel/Safety and also a little bit of Wideout.

Class: 2027

Height and Weight: 6’0, 190 pounds

Jersey Number: 2

Awards won or earned: 1st team all conference (SBC), 1st team district, and 3rd team all Ohio

HUDL LINK: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19455400/697811d3e17a042213542ed8

Other sports played: Wrestling

Please post a small recap of last season with something like a big game you had, something about a certain game, something from a bus ride to or from the game, or something that sticks out from a practice.

Last season Week 1 was probably my best game, I had 17 tackles, a big 4 and 1 stop in the first quarter and should’ve been forced fumble on the 2-yard line. On offense, I also had the first touchdown.

What is the toughest part of being a safety?

Toughest part of being a safety is probably trusting your eyes and feet.

What is the best part of being a safety?

Best part of being a safety is definitely being diverse. It’s not just coverage, you can come down and fill. Our DC likes moving me to Nickel in some formations, and it’s fun to be able to come down hill and get TFL’s but also get to guard kids.

Would you explain to the readers what a safety blitz is?

We don’t run safety blitz much but pretty much a safety coming down to rush the QB.

What makes you a good teammate?

I get really excited for my guys, big tackles or INT’s I get really excited for my teammates.

What is the strength of your game?

A strength of my game is putting people on the ground, I come from a wrestling background so getting guys on the ground is my game.

What are you doing during the off-season to improve your game?

This offseason I'm getting my back pedal and reads down, trying to perfect my covering aspect.

What are your goals for the season?

My goals for the season are a 1st team all Ohio.

What team goals are you setting?

I want our team to get another playoff appearance and go 8-2 in regular season.

What has been your biggest moment as an athlete?

My biggest moment as an athlete was probably my Freshmen year getting in at a playoff game and competing.

If the Browns get their dome should the state finals be moved there?

I think it would be cool to have state finals in the dome.

If you earn an invitation to play in any of the all-star games after the season, will you play?

I would probably play in an all star game, depending on if I have my preferred offer.

Would you share with the readers some of the schools that are recruiting you?

Recently got an offer from Heidelberg down in tiffin, some other schools are Findlay, Ashland, and Western Michigan.

What is your favorite animal?

Don’t have a favorite animal

What scares you?

I have no fears.

Who is your favorite athlete?

My favorite athlete is Kam Chancellor.