Speed Kills. 5 of the Fastest Recruits From The Indiana Showcase
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We tested the 40-yard dash yesterday for every recruit and today we’re looking at 5 of the fastest times and the story of the men behind them. Terrell Caldwell Terrell Caldwell 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Hobart | 2024…
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Continue ReadingWe tested the 40-yard dash yesterday for every recruit and today we’re looking at 5 of the fastest times and the story of the men behind them.
Terrell Caldwell Terrell Caldwell 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR Hobart | 2024 State IN – Calumet New Tech – WR – 5’10” 150lbs – 2024
I’m telling you right now that Caldwell in person fun to be around, an electric athlete, and his tape may not be telling the full story. He can FLY. We clocked him yesterday with a 4.47 40 both times. Consistent with his runs and he was in one of the last groups so we felt we were dialed in with our times. Caldwell is a freakish athlete on the field and he just has a natural feel to his game. The speed translates right to the field and it allows him to have some clean cuts. If he gets the entire route tree dialed in, he could be an electric WR at the next level. Someone whose stock is going way up after this showcase.
Twitter: @TJ_Caldwell13
DaMarius Young DaMarius Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Lafayette Jefferson | 2024 State IN – Lafayette Jefferson – WR – 5’10” 160lbs – 2024
Young is one of the few other recruits coming in I didn’t know and he not only lit it up, but in my opinion, had one of the best overall days of anyone out there. His 40-yard dash got him on everyone’s radar right away. Young clocked in with a 4.44 40 and looked comfortable doing it. He was flying and gets off the line as quick as anyone you’ll see. When working during Indy, his inside release was nasty and at one point was used as a teaching point. He didn’t’ disappoint during 1 on 1s and made some incredible grabs. His best route of the day, had he gotten a catch able ball, he may be on Sportscenter right now. He put the DB in a blender, flipped his hips out, and changed direction on a dime. The ball missed him by a mile but it was one of those reps where he just flashed all of his raw potential in 1 play.
Twitter: @Damariusyoung
Wyatt Crawford Wyatt Crawford 5'10" | 205 lbs | RB Scottsburg | 2024 State IN – Scottsburg – RB – 5’10” 200lbs – 2024
Sometimes there are recruits you know but can’t get a feel for their real speed until you get in person and that’s absolutely the case here. Crawford’s first 40 I was watching the other side and then all of a sudden this figure flashed before my eyes, was gone, and the other coaches near me started “Wowing” about the 40 he just ran. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to write it down, but it was the fastest to that point and below the 4.6. He’s a thick back you wouldn’t expect to move like that but sure enough there he was. The best part is how it translated to what he can do out of the backfield. It allows him to be an incredibly versatile player who can play in the slot, defense, and carry the rock. A stellar showing from a small school guy looking for his opportunity.
Twitter: @WyattCrawford5
Tyrone Burrus – Warren Central – DE – 6’4″ 210lbs – 2025
Burrus was in the piece yesterday about gamechangers and he’s back in this piece for good reason. To be 6’4″ and have his length and twitchiness is unfair for opposing linemen. Well, wait until they found out this dude can FLY. Burrus ran the fastest 40 for any lineman, offense or defense and felt like he had some left in the tank. He went 100% but his stamina and endurance is fairly impressive and can go rep after rep. He’s an insane athlete who dominated from the start to end of the camp. In drills, testing, and just having a good time. Burrus is a young upcoming superstar and it’s just awesome having an opportunity to see these guys work and get better. Burrus left as D-line MVP and with the fastest 40 of the bunch. Now that it happened, you’re not shocked and expect these types of performances from Burrus. An elite athlete who has all the potential in the world.
Twitter: @Tyrone_Burrus
Isaiah Doerman – Springboro (OH) – LB – 5’6″ 140lbs – 2026
Doerman is an Ohio recruit who had no issue coming across the state-line and having himself a day. His testing was outstanding and had one of the better days for DBs. This dude has elite speed and can fly. He’s got elite acceleration and not much wasted movement when getting up to speed. In terms of physical size, he’s not quite there yet. However, he’s an incredibly young recruit who has great athleticism. He never backed down from any of the challenges throw his way and would take extra reps. He’s exactly who you love to see at these camps. A good young recruit who is testing out if he can hang with the big dogs. Well, that should no longer be a concern for him. He kept his guys in phase all night and once the nerves got out of the way, fit right in. Doerman is an exciting young Ohio recruit to watch moving forward.
Twitter: @Isaiahdoerman