Underappreciated Performers From The 2023 UINDY Mega Camp

<p>We're taking a look at 4 recruits today who are just underappreciated by schools as a whole and then had a fantastic day at the UINDY camp. Hopefully, we can help change the course for some of these players.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Daniel Robinson - Neuqua Valley (ILL) - WR - 5'10" 140lbs - 2026</h2>   <p>Robinson came across the state line and didn't waste his, or his family's time. I felt like he was the single most interesting player who was there. Running with the younger WRs was this lengthy speed demon who has twitch and agility like my Madden create-a-player. He has long arms and is able to reach up and snag balls out of the air that you'd think are overthrown. There were a few really nice grabs on Saturday, but I really liked this rep where he went over the middle, had the defender try undercutting him, and he fought it off, made the catch, and got upfield. He's also got a fantastic vertical and can go up and bring down a ball, which he did more than once on Saturday. The other area where Robinson thrived was his 40-yard time. A 2026 recruit coming to a MEGA Camp and running a 4.69 is fairly impressive. Not the fastest 40 ever, but with 0 training, he ran a good time. Unlike most guys, Robinson was still accelerating and would have been pulling away from the field. His athleticism is very obvious and it's what really helps him have success on the field as he's learning. I will say I do think he's a bit light, but as he develops physically I think it'll help him downfield. I pulled up some of his game tape and was happy to see the same traits I saw on Saturday. He's a guy with speed, and hard cuts, who can get open, and make some impressive grabs. Robinson had a very solid outing and hopefully, this is just the beginning for him.</p>   <p>Twitter:<strong> @DanRecruit26</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='862568' first='Mason' last='Keifer'] - Brownsburg - DL - 6'3" 250lbs - 2025</h2>   <p>Keifer had one of, if not the best day out of anyone at the DL spot. He's a big-bodied, versatile, and violent player. He's able to bull rush because of his strength and thickness, yet is quick and agile enough to go on the outside and rush the passer. He presented a problem to linemen all day and was continuously winning and getting home. He's got strong hands and just seems to have really good natural hand placement on linemen to help him out. He's able to get underneath their shoulder pads and drive them back with a long arm. I don't want to discredit his ability to win to the inside. He's got a fairly nice first step and can get to the inside and win. He did quite a few times on Saturday alone. I mean, there's a reason he was able to put up 43 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, and force a fumble last year. He's relentless and has multiple ways to win and get home. There's just something with his natural ability to rush the passer that really stands out. It kind of felt like he was a bull being held back until it was his turn to go. Keifer is no doubt that same player on Fridays as his game tape dictates. However, what I didn't see at the camp but did on the tape is his passion and the juice he brings to the field. There are times he's the guy who lights a fire under the defense's bottom half. In short, I feel Keifer is going to continue disrupting offenses this fall and for years to come.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@Mason_Keifer</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='862569' first='Avery' last='Huggins'] - Westfield - OL - 6'4" 270lbs - 2025</h2>   <p>Huggins might be the best 6'4" secret you ever come across. First off, his frame, build, and size are noticeable. He's naturally a big dude and seems like he's going to fill into that frame very nicely. He's someone who could easily have a high-end collegiate-level body. He's actually fairly light on his feet and will not get caught on his heels or rocking back. Typically, he's the one doing the rocking on the field. Rocking the defender into the ground, but it's still rocking. He's dominant in the running game and can come downhill with ease. He's athletic enough to be in a zone scheme running offense and go on the move. His length gives him the flexibility to play on the outside at the next level as well as on the interior. He's really sound in a bunch of areas across the board so I can't imagine it would take long to find the perfect fit for him. Huggins really felt like he started to dominate the second half of the camp up front. He was confident, having a good time, and still pretty focused. That's one thing I'm always looking for. The guy paying attention and taking the most reps is the kind of guy I like to coach. Give me someone who WANTS to be there and WANTS to learn. I felt Huggins fit that mold, along with every other thing I've mentioned which is why he could easily become the next hot name in the 2025 class.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@AveryHuggins76</strong></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='862574' first='Keetan' last='Burcham-Jones'] - Brownstown Central - DL/LB - 6'0" 205lbs - 2024</h2>   <p>Burcham-Jones is another small school star who isn't getting the time of day he deserves, even after lighting up a camp like UINDY. I go to these camps, I pay attention, take notes, see how guys interact, see who is hiding vs who is seeking work, and so on. No other player was more interactive or hungry than Burcham-Jones. In just about every single one of his reps, it felt like he was told that someone he knew was being held hostage and the only way for them to be released was for him to win his rep. He had a bunch of tools he was able to use as well. Speed to get around the edge, the strength to go to the inside, and then he had the awareness to fight down hands and arms. He's also got the athletic ability to drop back into coverage and have success. He had no issue turning and running, however, I can't help but wonder if he could be a permanent "hand in dirt" type player just because of his relentless motor. Last year, he had 47 tackles, 11 TFLs, 3 sacks, and forced a handful of turnovers. When you get him near the ball, he has a tendency to end the play violently. I really liked Burcham-Jones and his performance on Saturday. It was nothing super flashy, but it was consistent and relentless, which is the perfect way to explain him and his game.</p>   <p>Twitter: <strong>@KBurchamJones</strong></p>

We're taking a look at 4 recruits today who are just underappreciated by schools as a whole and then had a fantastic day at the UINDY camp. Hopefully, we can help change the course for some of these players.