Defensive Show Stealers of Indiana

The phrase preached in locker rooms across every sport, "Defense wins championships". Let us dive into the student-athletes proving how much that <em>rings</em> true. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="98056" first="Shane" last="Bennett"] | 6’3 215lbs | DE/LB | Center Grove | @_shanebennett Bennett, who holds a 3.8 GPA, isn’t just making an impact in class, but is a juggernaut on the field as well. With a cannonball force coming off the snap, Bennett is a freight train to whatever poor soul is in his path, with impactful hits and takedowns that a cage-fighter would envy. Currently holding onto an offer from Indiana State, and getting looks by numerous other schools in the area, don’t be surprised to see some MAC &amp; Big Ten schools vying for his attention over the next year. With a big year in the gym to grow and mature, Bennett is a juggernaut in the making, currently ranked 4th in the state for the Prep Redzone Indiana Linebackers. &nbsp; <strong>Jacob Heidorn</strong> | 6’1 160lbs | DB/WR | Boonville | @HeidronJacob Heidorn was a defensive playmaker for the Boonville Pioneers all last year. With his hands nothing short of glue, his ability to hunt down the ball &amp; force his way into the play and turn it into a momentum shift interception is highly needed for any school. If Heidorn can extend his strides and start utilizing all the speed he is capable of, he will become a standout performer in his conference undoubtedly. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="98106" first="Kennon" last="Tucker"] | 5’9 167lbs | DB | Michigan City | @iKDot_ Staying the course on improving himself through the offseason with the Steel City 7v7 team, Tucker shows some great leadership ability on the field, and his read pre-snap is apparent in the success of the play. He has the ability to be patient and make the correct move without getting burned, a rare attribute at this level. Tucker has a swagger that can’t be taught and proves his value in every play. He has turned himself into a magnet for the ball with interceptions, swats, and even some strips prominent in his Junior film. With interest from some home-state schools, like Trine University, he will be snagged by potentially even high-level collegiate programs if he develops efficiently and pushes himself to get the exposure he deserves. <h2></h2> [player_tooltip player_id="98014" first="Chaikou" last="Diallo"] | 5’11 165lbs | DB/WR | Decatur Central | @chaiiikou Diallo continues to impress for Decatur Central and at 5’11 with his vertical and athleticism, you’d think he was an entire foot taller. With interest from Indiana State, it will be interesting to see what schools start coming out of the woodwork to snag him. He has great fundamentals with a foundation to build on and develop into an elite-tier athlete for his collegiate debut in a few years. Whether it be impactful tackles or heat-seeking coverage on the receivers downfield, Diallo will continue to make a play and be a controller of the game. &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Be sure to follow Markus Barnett @LockedOnRecruit regarding news &amp; information for Indiana High School Football, along with @PrepRedzoneIN &amp; @PrepRedzone</em> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;