The 5 Highest Risers In the 2025 Indiana Rankings
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The 2025 Rankings update has dropped and with that, the 2025 class has grown quite a bit. Today, we’re taking a look at the 5 highest risers and a deeper look at them and their stories. Jackson Willis Jackson Willis…
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Continue ReadingThe 2025 Rankings update has dropped and with that, the 2025 class has grown quite a bit. Today, we’re taking a look at the 5 highest risers and a deeper look at them and their stories.
Jackson Willis Jackson Willis 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Indianapolis Lutheran | 2025 State IN – Indianapolis Lutheran – QB – 6’2″ 180lbs – 2025
Willis is a young stud we highlighted early in the season who was bursting onto the scene. He always showed a ton of potential and raw upside and this year, he went nuclear. Not only did he go nuclear, but he looked elite doing it. A long, thick frame with an arm to match. He’s able to go through his progressions and has good pocket awareness. Knows when to step up in the pocket and when to take off. Last year, Willis took less than 1 quarter of meaningful snaps. A year later, he put up just under 4000 total yards and 53 total TDs in 14 states as he guided his team to a state championship. One of, if not the best season’s I’ve seen from a young QB in a long time. With 2 more years left, he could easily be one of the most decorated Indiana recruits in quite some time. He checks every box in a young gun and all eyes are on him moving forward.
Previous Rank: 120
New Rank: 7
Twitter: @Jwillis2025
Eugene Hilton Eugene Hilton 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Zionsville | 2025 State IN – Zionsville – WR – 6’1″ 175lbs – 2025
Hilton is a lengthy speedster from Zionsville who is going to be a household name, just like his father was for the Colts all those years, sooner than later. He’s got a long frame with long arms and legs. He’s got the speed to get behind the defense and take the top off, however he’s also shifty enough to run some sharp cutting Slot routes. He’s able to adjust to coverage well on the fly and you can tell he works with his father with the nuances of the game. He’s quick off the line and can get out of a jam. He’s got a good inside release that gets his first arm through easily and he’s out the backdoor. In terms of numbers, he didn’t have a huge season, but he had a pretty good one showcasing his speed and talent. Hilton caught just under 50 balls and had 6 total TDs on the year while racking up 1160 total yards. He’s on every radar between here and Neptune and I promise you, Eugene Hilton Eugene Hilton 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Zionsville | 2025 State IN is a name that isn’t going away anytime soon.
Previous Rank: N/A
New Rank: 33
Twitter: @EugeneHiltonJr
Kenny Guinhouya Kenny Guinhouya 6'2" | 250 lbs | OL Ben Davis | 2025 State IN – Ben Davis – 6’2″ 250lbs – 2025
Guinhouya is a fun upcoming recruit who is even more interesting in person. He’s a genuine goofy dude who will joke with you about the pronunciation of his last name when you butcher it. He found me at the Prep Redzone showcase and introduced himself. I liked what I saw at the camp and it’s the reason I turned on his tape and here we are. He’s a legit 6’2″, almost looks taller, and can move well. He started all year for Ben Davis and looked good doing it. There were never any moments where it looked like he got overwhelmed and in fact, the opposite as the year went on. He got more comfortable and was playing faster and more confident. He’s a decent athlete who can go on the move or seal the outside. He’s got strong hands and good hand placement. There are times his footwork can get messy and he can grab, but that’s 99% of young offensive linemen. If Guinhouya gets coached up and continues to develop like he is over the next 2 years, he’s going to have no issue finding a place to call home.
Previous Rank: N/A
New Rank: 58
Twitter: @KennyGuinhouya
Trey Willard Trey Willard 6'1" | 225 lbs | DL Heritage Hills | 2025 State IN – Heritage Hills – 6’0″ 215lbs – 2025
Willard is a fantastic upcoming recruit who is going to come in, develop, and be a good player for whatever program he ends up in. While he’s not the biggest athlete or the freakish athlete, he’s a pretty good athlete and still has good size. He’s quick, twitchy, and can get up field with the best of them. At the Prep Redzone showcase, he ran a 4.79 40-yard dash, and that’s where his day began. He tested well in other spots and made some plays in 1 on 1s. However, it was his year on the field that’s the most exciting thing to look at moving forward. Willard burst out this year and made his name known. He put up 52 total tackles, 3 sacks, 2.5 TFLs while also having a fumble recovery. Willard is regularly in the backfield and if not, he’s able to get downfield and make the play. He’s a high motor guy and that’s what you notice right away. He’s always asking questions, wanting to get better, and isn’t afraid to have some criticism shot his way. Willard is someone who had a fantastic season, a fantastic showcase, and is going to be a name to watch down the road. A versatile DE who is smart, coach able, and a fantastic athlete is a perfect trio for most schools and I imagine Willard makes an impact down the road in college.
Previous Rank: N/A
New Rank: 64
Twitter: @TreyWillard07
Zeke Trueblood Zeke Trueblood 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Bloomington North | 2025 State IN – Bloomington North – LB – 6’0″ 200lbs – 2025
Trueblood came out and broke out in a massive way this year. Last season as a freshman and backup, he showed good range and vision in the backend. He put a ton of work in the offseason and gearing up for the season and it paid off in a big way. Trueblood showed he’s a versatile LB who can play the run and be in the box and play in coverage. While both man and zone coverage need some work, he’s not bad and has the athleticism to hang with guys and make plays. If he gets footwork and timing down, he’ll be much better in coverage. However, one area where he’s elite is making plays. He’s got good range and is a high effort player. IT paid off this year. He put up 116 total tackles, 32 solos, 10 TFLs, 7 QB hurries, and 3 sacks. Trueblood was stuffing the stat-sheet early in the season and never slowed down. He was one of the most consistent players and it paid off for him. He’s a young LB with a good head on his shoulders and he could easily still be growing as well. By the time he comes out he could be a fierce LB that everyone is after. A stellar season for a guy who put himself smack dab in the middle of the map.
Previous Rank: 182
New Rank: 40
Twitter: @ZekeTrueblood