Conference Indiana Watchlist: 2024 Defensive Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we take a look at 2024 defensive prospects in Conference Indiana. Conference Indiana is full of heavy hitters on the defensive side of the ball. All of these prospects are determined to have tremendous senior seasons. These young men have what it takes to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["109608"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='109608' first='Ralph' last='Rogers'] is the centerpiece for Bloomington South High School on defense. Ralph earned All-Conference LB, 5A All-State LB, and All-Area DPOY honors. Last season, he had 57 solo tackles, 52 assists, 109 total tackles, 10 TFLs, and 2 INTs. This young man is a problem for opposing offenses. He has a great flow between the tackles and meets the back in the hole. Ralph's speed at the line of scrimmage has shown to be unmatched by his opponents. Expect him to continue acts of havoc in the backfield next season. 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He blows up receivers that attempt to catch anything in the deep middle part of the field. Drew's speed transitions to the return game as well. I would advise kicking the ball away from Drew because he has the ability to take any kick to the house. 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Noah earned All-Conference honors last season after putting up 22 solo tackles, 16 assists, 38 total tackles, 8 TFLs, and 2 sacks. I love the high motor Noah plays with and how active he is between the whistles. He shows to have great play recognition and a great nose for the football. Noah's powerful, quick start helps him find his way into the backfield numerous times on film. 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Grey currently holds offers from Toledo and Ball State and you can expect more to come. Statistically, he had 26 solo tackles, 39 assists, 65 total, 8.5 TFLs, and 1 sack. Grey was a menace to opposing quarterbacks because of his size and length. He may have only had one sack all season but his presence was felt multiple times all season. The quick burst with a powerful punch is what makes him tough to handle upfront. Grey is another high-motor DL that never gives up on the play. Grey Hostetler has a bright future in front of him and you will see him playing on Saturdays soon.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["541840"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='541840' first='Graham' last='Freund'] is a Bloomington North DB that must be on your watchlist. Last season, he earned 5A Junior All-State and All-Conference DB Honors. Graham had 20 solo tackles, 19 assists, 39 total, 2 TFLs, and 2 INTs. Turn on this young man's highlight tape and you will see a DB playing with his hair on fire 24/7. Ball in the air, Graham is there throwing a haymaker at the ball. He is a physical and bruising tackler. 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Stephon had a shortened season due to an injury that he played with most of the season. This young man is a fierce competitor on film. He leaves no room between the receiver and himself at all times. Stephon plays with great speed and can chase down anyone on the field. He shows to have some good hands on film as he had a few INTs on the year. Stephon Opoku Jr. is ready to get back and have a tremendous senior season.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["539959"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='539959' first='Luke' last='Revell'] is a leader on the DL for Columbus North High School. 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When he comes in contact with his opponent, he is looking to light them up and make a big play. [player_tooltip player_id='552935' first='Nic' last='Yatsko'] is a great DB to put on your watchlist and watch out for him to have a tremendous senior season.","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-647e848f4fe1f"} /-->