2026 Recruits Who Could Burst Onto The Scene This Fall

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're heading to the 2026 class and looking at some upcoming recruits who could really make their impact starting this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='857405' first='Drew' last='Bostic'] - Brownsburg - QB - 5'10" 155lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bostic is an upcoming QB for Brownsburg who is currently paying his dues but looks way ahead of schedule in a few categories on the field. First off, his release is smooth and easy. He throws a nice ball with touch and can drop it over the shoulder of a defender. He steps up, his footwork is decent for being as young as he is, and he can go through some full-field progressions. While he's still developing across the board, his intangibles and ability to just play QB is obvious. He's good in the pocket and has a good feel for things around him. He knows to step up and can make just about every throw. While he doesn't have a huge arm, he's accurate and consistent. He plays with anticipation and is a guy who could really flourish as the reps come. I like Bostic and where he is now, but more importantly, I like where Bostic could be as a recruit his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@DrewBostic1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='403909' first='David' last='Callison'] - Northrop - QB - 5'10" 155lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Callison is quietly a good breakout candidate to pick in the state of Indiana. As he transfers to Northrop, he's thrust into a position to compete for the starting job. He's got the arm talent to win it outright and have 3 years to start. He sees the field well, doesn't tend to lock on to 1 read, and has the touch to drop it in over a defender. He's always looked good in non-padded football, and decent with pads on. This fall, as he develops and competes for the starting job, he is someone who can really blossom with reps and experience. Combined with the natural abilities that Callison has, I really think he could become a name to get familiar with starting in August. Northrop has some really good skilled position players and they could be unleashed with Callison.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@DavidCallison_3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='857407' first='Jorian' last='Brooks'] - Bloomington North - WR - 5'11" 170lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooks is a really fast WR who is going to be a deep threat and a problem for defenses much sooner than later. To say he's quick is a bit of an insult. He can absolutely fly and is not just a fast WR, but an elite track runner. The speed translates right to the football field. He's off the line in the blink of an eye, has a ton of wiggle and twitch, and then has a lengthy frame that seems to have more height coming. With the ball in his hands, defensive coordinators have to hold their breath. If he gets a sliver of space, he can take it. The worst part for those defenses is that Brooks can create those slivers of space. He's able to create separation and get open just as easily as you'd like. While a route tree is still clearly a work in progress, his speed ability to take the top off gives him a bumper as he works on those routes. If Brooks can put it all together, he's going to fly up boards everywhere.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@Jorian_Brooks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='660043' first='Blaine' last='Ford'] - Brownsburg - DB - 5'9" 150lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ford has quite a bit of natural ability and he's someone who I think could bounce around and have success. I'd even be curious to see what he can do with the ball in his hands. He's really quick, and last year he had a pick 6 where he showcased not only his speed but his vision. He was able to weave through traffic, find holes, and hit the gas. He can fly, so that's why him having the ball to some degree could be an option. If not, he's a sound upcoming DB. He's got elite range and can cover halves of the field. He's more than willing to come up and make a tackle. Even on special teams as a gunner, he's getting downfield and making the tackle. As he develops physically, I think rounding out his coverage game will be paramount. If he can complete his game over the next few years, Ford could easily become one of the better DBs in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@Blain3ford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='857412' first='Barrett' last='Dausch'] - Lafayette Jefferson - DB - 5'11" 140lbs</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dausch had a year of developing in the system and playing JV, but that didn't stop him from having flashes of a bright future. He's tall, has long arms, and is able to stay in plays naturally longer than some other DBs. He's able to flip his hips and run. More importantly, he's able to switch off receivers and make the change look easy right in the middle of the play. He understands his assignment and while that sounds minor, having a young DB who can do his job is such a relief. Especially, if he's having success in zone coverage and making switches mid-play naturally. He's able to play true Corner and have success out on the island by himself. Mechanics and confidence will be his biggest thing. Every DB needs that confidence and then be able to play through mechanics without thinking about it. It Dausch can get there, I think he checks quite a few boxes to become a fantastic DB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twitter: <strong>@BarrettDausch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->