2026 Getting to know Tai Combs from Xenia


 

Name:Tai Combs

School/town:Xenia High School. Xenia, Ohio

Positions played:OLB/TE

Class:2028

Height and Weight:6'0 190

Jersey Number:13

Awards won or earned:Freshman on Varsity


Other sports played:Basketball,Track


What are your personal goals for the season?
 
To make a name for myself and get a offer

Do you feel you are better as a tight end or an outside linebacker? Watching your HUDL package you look very good as a receiver.
 
Outside Linebacker, I played in Elementary School and Middle school but didn't really play in High School but, this year I'm more focused on outside linebacker backer 


What is the strength of your overall game? 
 
Reading the QB and making plays and I can defend the pass game as well and coverages.

Who has been the best player that you have faced in a game, as well as the team he was on? 
 
I didn't play against him, but his overall game is elite his name is Will Strong from Tipp City. He's going to Illinois State for football as well. 

What's been your biggest moment as an athlete? 
 
Playing my first Varsity game as a freshman 

Which road stadium has the best overall atmosphere, as well as what makes it so good? 
 
Definitely butler playing in that was crazy. What made it feel good was how loud it was. Whether it's 1st down or 3rd down. Always loud. 


What is something unique about the Xenia football team that fans might not know?
 
Coach Mo head coach at Xenia definitely knows what he is doing. Obviously from the previous records and accolades he has. 

Can the fans, band, and cheerleaders get you fired up?
 
The fans, band, cheerleaders should get everyone fired up. So yes 


What is your game day routine?
 
Don't try to do too much and eat a good breakfast,lunch and light pregame meal and music all day. 

Which loss has stung the most?
 
Losing too Tipp city specially from this past year because we should've beat them. 


Which win has meant the most?
 
Beavercreek Week 1 because everyone doubted us. 

What is something that you would like to do in a game but might not ever have the chance to?
 
Nothing I'm doing everything I've said too myself in a game 


Who or what got you started playing football?
 
My dad. Ever since I was little, we always played in the backyard just throwing the football. 

What keeps you motivated to play the game?
 
My dad he has a very good impact on football but also outside of football 

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.
 
I'd say when we came home from beating Butler 20-0 shutout at their own field. It was crazy on the bus home and when we got there. Locker room was crazy.

What is your favorite class or subject?
 
Math 

Did you watch any of the UFL games?
 
I watched some games not really though 

Have you ever gone to the Cincinnati zoo?
 
Yes once or twice 
 

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