Rankings review: Indiana ‘24 top 20-11 player breakdowns

The sophomore class in Indiana has new been ranked, with <a href="https://prepredzone.com/indiana/rankings/2024-rankings/">30 players making the list</a> and others we are keeping tabs on in the watch list. Many of these players made their mark on varsity during their freshman year and with the season already under way, are looking to show improvement before becoming upperclassmen. Here is a breakdown of the top 30-21 players in the updated Indiana state rankings. See the breakdown of the 30th-21st ranked players <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/08/rankings-review-indiana-24-top-30-21-player-breakdowns/">here.</a> 20 – North White DB [player_tooltip player_id="109609" first="Eli" last="Quasebarth"] (5'10” and 160lbs) @EliQuasebarth The athletic corner plays both ways, but Quasebarth's future is at cornerback. He's not afraid to come up and make a tackle, there's some good physicality to his game. Quasebarth has loose hips and plays taller than he is. He understands offensive formations and makes solid reads off them. He needs more seasoning but the upside is there. 19 – River Forest DB [player_tooltip player_id="189103" first="Xavier" last="Taylor"] (5'10” and 160lbs) A very good frame, Taylor moves very well for the position. What impressed on film was that he baits quarterback into thinking the receiver is open, only to use his impressive speed to break up the pass or even pick it off. He does well keeping his head up to read plays, while keeping with his opponent. Taylor has the potential to have a big sophomore year and really rise up recruiting boards. 18 – Jennings Country ATH WR/S [player_tooltip player_id="189092" first="Samuel" last="Burkman"] (5'11” and 165lbs) @burkman_samuel Even though he played a good amount of the offensive side, Burkman might end up in the secondary as well. There's enough to like him on both sides, on offense he has great vision and soft hands. Burkman's impressive concentration shows up also on both sides. He's got the mentality it takes to be a corner, but the wiggle to be a running back. As this year plays out, his future position should become clearer. 17 – Lafayette Jefferson RB [player_tooltip player_id="109617" first="Glenn" last="Patterson"] (5'10” and 175lbs) The speedy back showed a ton of explosiveness last fall, averaging over 10 yards per carry and finding the endzone 7 times. Patterson has some very good shiftiness to his game to go along with good vision and patience. He's got the ability to make plays in the passing game from the backfield or in the slot. Not only that, Patterson can be a difference maker returning kickoffs. His skill set shows that Patterson is one of the best players at his position in the state already. 16 – Brownsburg OL [player_tooltip player_id="109615" first="Santana" last="Alo-Tupola"] (6'3” and 290lbs) @SantanaAlo2 A thick lower half would make you think that Alo-Tupola doesn't move well, but that is not the case at all. He's extremely athletic for his size, often a lead blocker on pull plays, he mauls smaller defenders. Alo-Tupola shows great patience with double teams, waiting for the right moment to disengage and punish an opposing player. He's got a nastiness about him that you love to see from offensive linemen, his hands are strong and heavy. If Alo-Tupola plays tackle but projects to move inside at the next level, but is an interior lineman that can make a difference. 15 – Shenandoah WR [player_tooltip player_id="109612" first="Drake" last="Stevens"] (6'3” and 175lbs) Stevens shows some very good hands and average speed, which leads me to think he might end up as a tight end. His blocking is impressive as well, which furthers that notion, but that might be a later move in his career. At the moment Stevens shows the body control you look for in a big redzone target, again his hands being impressive. The combination of size and strength is impressive and Stevens should make his mark this fall. 14 – Western Boone ATH LB/RB/S [player_tooltip player_id="109610" first="Cannon" last="Brunes"] (5'11” and 205lbs) @CannonBrunes3 If Brunes was two inches taller, he would have been a sure fire pick to end up as a linebacker, but right now he could end up as a hybrid safety that lives in the box. He was a terror behind the line of scrimmage last year, racking up almost 30 TFL's. Brunes added a few picks as well, showing off his good hands. He's got great instincts that plays on both sides of the ball, a good motor as well. Brunes could end up as a power back, able to churn out the tough yards. Wherever he ends up, Brunes is a fantastic football player and has a bright future. 13 – New Palestine OL [player_tooltip player_id="109624" first="Ian" last="Moore"] (6'6” and 260lbs) @IanMoore2024 A huge frame with room to continue to add on weight, Moore has the long arms that are coveted for tackles. He has very good depth in his pass protection drops, his footwork is extremely technical. As a run blocker, Moore does a great job driving the defenders off the line of scrimmage and creating big running lanes. I might have ranked Moore too low when it's all said and done, he's got that much potential. 12 – Andrean ATH WR/S [player_tooltip player_id="141108" first="Patrick" last="Clacks"] (6'2” and 180lbs) @ClacksPat It's going to be interesting to see what side of the ball Clacks ultimately ends up, he might outgrow the secondary. What he does right now is show a very impressive frame with great ball skills. Clacks high points balls well, he's extremely quick off, showing a ton of explosiveness. As a defender, he's got a great back pedal and loose hips. Clacks could end up as a linebacker, but he's a great prospect with a very high ceiling. 11 – Avon QB [player_tooltip player_id="163798" first="Mason" last="Reynolds"] (6'1” and 190lbs) @masonreynolds0 It's great when you see quarterbacks move subtly in the pocket, it's impressive when that player who does it as a freshman. That's exactly what Reynolds did last fall, with little adjustments to buy himself more time in the pocket to find a receiver. He's got above average arm strength and gets the ball out of his hands quickly with an easy motion. Reynolds has some impressive accuracy as well, which helps him lead his receivers for extra yardage. Put that together and you have a very impressive prospect, Reynolds' best football is in front of him.