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We’re a few ways away from the 2025 class even being upperclassmen but the depth is really starting to stack up. We’re looking at a few more recruits in the class who are really starting to turn heads and what…
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Continue ReadingWe’re a few ways away from the 2025 class even being upperclassmen but the depth is really starting to stack up. We’re looking at a few more recruits in the class who are really starting to turn heads and what their futures could hold.
Ifeoluwa Adeoba Ifeoluwa Adeoba 6'0" | 210 lbs | DL Pike | 2025 State IN II – Pike – DE/LB – 6’1″ 215 lbs
Even as a freshman, Adeoba was able to show he’s going to be a physical presence moving forward. He’s a natural 6’1″ and 215 lbs and is built very well. His thighs are tree trunks and he’s only 15 years old. He’s able to get off the ball in a flash. He’s got great speed, especially for a guy his size. When he’s coming off the edge he’s able to close the pocket in a flash. He’s able to win his 1 on 1’s right at the line. He’s faster and stronger than most he’s coming across. Everything has come naturally for him and as a result, his mechanics and footwork are very loose. He’s got a powerful punch and plays very aggressively. If he sees the ball he’s going to attack it and try swiping at it. There are times he’s flying around in the backfield so fast he’s not able to come to balance and make the play. I have no doubt that he’ll be able to figure that out sooner rather than later. In the running game, he’s able to post his guy up, see the gap the ball carrier is heading to, shed his guy, and make the play. At LB he doesn’t drop back into coverage very often so I’m sure that’s raw. However, my anticipation is that once he gets to college he probably isn’t going to leave the D-line. He has the potential to be great and that’s where he is at his best. Let him put his hand in the dirt and go to work. Adeoba does a lot of things naturally really well. Over the next few years, if he’s able to develop and work on defining his body while bulking up, Adeoba has the ability to be a recruit who can handpick any school in the country.
Mahlon Bressert – South Dearborn – G/C – 5’8″ 205 lbs
The potential is there for Bressert to be something special. Yes, right now he is shorter and lighter than you’d prefer but that hasn’t impacted his play. He has a very low natural center of gravity and that has taught him how to use his legs and lower body to win blocks. Bressert currently being a touch shorter has also forced him to work on his mechanics and live in the weight room. In the running game, he’s pretty good. He’s usually able to out leverage and outpowers his guy at the line of scrimmage. He’ll finish the block by putting his guy into the ground. He’s just one of those naturally gritty guys who plays up front. In the passing game, there’s work to be done. He’s able to set his feet, have a nice stance, and pack a punch, but he’s been able to be beaten when you take his inside shoulder. There are also times when he grabs the outside of the defender’s pads. If a ref sees that, especially in college, the yellow laundry is coming out. It’s a minor issue that can easily be cleaned up by the time he graduates. He’s only a freshman so you can assume he’s going to get taller, heavier, and smarter. If he grows to be 6’+ and in the high 200’s while continuing to lift, he’s going to be a huge problem for opposing defenses. He understands now how important the weight room is and once he’s bigger than everyone else it might be too late. He’s able to bench 215, squat 315, and clean 185 right now. He’s a gym rat who is only going to get stronger. Bressert has the potential to develop into one of the best linemen in the state. If he does, he’s a walking D1 recruit on a bad day.
Chase Kwiatkowski – Lake Central – QB – 6’2″ 181 lbs
The other day we covered Sorenson, Lake Central’s other QB. Lake Central is in a great spot because they have 2 quarterbacks that they really like and are having an open competition this fall. Kwiatkowski is a fantastic athlete who is able to take off and run. This past season he broke off a 94-yard TD where he made a few guys miss, bounced to the outside, had a 1 v 1 with a DB, made him miss, and was gone. Anytime he decides to take off and run the defense has to pay attention. If he wins the job, the defenses they play against have to leave a spy for Kwiatkowski or he’s going to eat them alive. In the passing game, he’s also raw but developing. He’s working hard this offseason to improve his accuracy and arm strength. He’s able to throw the ball about 50-yards the way it is right now. His hands are a touch small for the ball but it’s likely his hands will grow and that no longer is a concern. He’s much more of a touch thrower who likes to drop the ball in a bucket and lead his guys. He’s able to throw with anticipation and sometimes throw his guys open. That’s one of the hardest things for QBs to learn and only gets better with reps. In terms of going through his progressions, Kwiatkowski isn’t bad but we don’t have a ton of work with full-field reads yet. When he’s rolling out to his right, he’s as good as they come. He can put the ball on a rope and put it where it needs to be. Rolling to his left is a different story but that’s to be expected. There are a lot of things to like with Kwiatkowski and what he can bring to the offense. His ceiling is astronomical and he checks every box you could want. The QB battle for that team this fall is going to be electric.
Sam Neu – Roncalli – DE/DT – 6’2″ 180 lbs
Neu is really good off the line and is able to get downfield in a hurry. He takes really long strides with his 6’2″ frame and eats up a ton of ground. He’s a high motor player who won’t count himself out of any play. He’ll run down the ball carrier 20-yard down the field if he has to. He also never seems to get tired and can keep going and going after every down. With those long strides, he’s able to run down guys in the open field and make the play. When he’s on the line, Neu gets around his guy because he’s flexible enough to bend around him. Right now, his strength and speed are what’s keeping him above everyone else. I would love to see a few more pass-rushing moves develop over the next few years. When he doesn’t get home he knows to throw his arms up and try batting the ball down. He deflected a few balls last year which is a good sign and a better sign of awareness. In the running game, he’s able to shed his block and make the play more often than not. He’s naturally really strong but over the next few years, I’d love to see him bulk up. Neu does a lot of things very well and is only getting better. His older brother is also a DL recruit and I’m sure Sam is picking his brain, asking questions, and working with him. Having an older brother lead by example in the recruitment game and in the weight room is the best thing for any young player to see. There’s a lot to like with Neu and what he’s able to do for Roncalli. If he develops on a similar path like his brother, Sam will also be a D1 recruit.