2025 Hidden Gems: Eastern IN Small School Division

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, I continue my coverage of some more hidden gems in the Eastern Indiana Conference. We take a look at the Small School Division this time and find three 2025 prospects with great potential of playing at the next level. Keep continuing to support Southern Indiana athletes and the great talent hidden throughout. Give these three young men a watch and a follow on social media!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320275"],"_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='320275' first='Caden' last='Thompson'] is a 6'2u0022 195 pound DL from South Dearborn High School. Unfortunately, Caden suffered an injury early in the season which forced him to only play 2 and a half games last season. With only playing two games last season, there was enough film to evaluate and see that there is potential. Caden plays relentlessly off the edge and fights to seal the edge. I like how he is constantly using his hands to fend off defenders. He found ways to be disruptive in the backfield and make some big plays in just a few games. [player_tooltip player_id='320275' first='Caden' last='Thompson'] is ready to return to the field and pick up where he left off last season.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["321378"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='321378' first='Jeff' last='Wickersham'] is a 5'11u0022 175 pound LB/SAF from South Dearborn High School. Jeff had 8 solo tackles, 15 assists, 23 total tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 sack last season. He shows up rushing off the edge, playing at linebacker depth, and covering wideouts in the slot. His speed off the edge is disruptive and fun to watch. Jeff has great change of direction and finds ways to the football without even being touched at times. He has a great reaction when the ball is out and shows to have great awareness. [player_tooltip player_id='321378' first='Jeff' last='Wickersham'] is a 2025 defensive prospect to keep an eye out for over the next two years.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["430952"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='430952' first='Will' last='Jaisle'] is a 6'1u0022 200 pound Dual-Threat QB from Batesville High School. Statistically through the air, he went 102/208, 1,256 yards, 14 TDs, and 12 INTs. On the ground, he had 175 carries, 743 yards, and 8 TDs last season. Will shows to have a great grasp of the read option and runs the ball effectively. He plays the position with confidence and poise. When pressure presents itself, Will does a great job of being elusive in the pocket and making a play on the run. He is a deep ball specialist as he is seen dropping dimes past the defense. [player_tooltip player_id='430952' first='Will' last='Jaisle'] is a great 2025 QB prospect to keep an eye on over the next two years.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64d00d964a083"} /-->