Top 2025 Conference Indiana Defensive Prospects
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The defensive talent in Conference Indiana is plentiful. The 2025s in this article bring the intensity you want to see on your defense. These four young men put up great numbers statistically as sophomores last season and will look to…
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Continue ReadingThe defensive talent in Conference Indiana is plentiful. The 2025s in this article bring the intensity you want to see on your defense. These four young men put up great numbers statistically as sophomores last season and will look to increase those numbers this year. Continue supporting Southern Indiana prospects and the rest of our athletes from this great state!
Ben Godar Ben Godar 6’3″ | 215 lbs | ATH Bloomington South | 2025 State IN is a 6’3″ 205 pound OLB/DE from Bloomington South High School. In his sophomore season he was an edge player that had 42 solo tackles, 22 assists, 64 total tackles, 7 TFLs, and 1 INT for a TD. This young man is physical off the edge showing off his bull rush and the ability to throw his opponent to the side. He is quick off the edge when blitzing from linebacker depth and causing havoc in the backfield. Ben shows that he is able to drop into coverage and play the pass well. I like his determination to pursue to the ball every play and be there to make plays. Ben Godar Ben Godar 6’3″ | 215 lbs | ATH Bloomington South | 2025 State IN is gearing up to have another great varsity season and build up his stock.
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Jose Ramirez Casas
Jose Ramirez Casas
Jose Ramirez Casas is a 5’10” 190 pound LB/DB from Columbus North. In his sophomore campaign, he had 40 solo tackles, 27 assists, 67 total tackles, 3 TFLs, and 1 INT. The first thing I noticed when watching Jose’s film is that he is a physical tackler and triggers to the football in a hurry. He plays fast on every play but he plays under control. Jose shows up in coverage, making interceptions and breaking up passes in the deep part of the field. The way this young man blitzes and plays in the box is why you want this young man on your team. Jose Ramirez Casas is a name to remember for the 2025 class.
Garrett Long Garrett Long 6’4″ | 220 lbs | ATH Columbus North | 2025 State IN is a 6’4″ 220 pound DE from Columbus North High School. His sophomore campaign consisted of 42 solo tackles, 24 assists, 66 total tackles, 6 TFLs, and 3 sacks. Garrett uses his length to his advantage. He has powerful, long arms and bullies opposing offensive lines. Garrett does a great job keeping the edge and playing with great leverage. He shows to be an athletic edge player that will run down his opponents in the backfield. I love his effort and determination to get to the ball. Garrett Long Garrett Long 6’4″ | 220 lbs | ATH Columbus North | 2025 State IN is going to be a problem for opposing offenses over the next two years.
Zeke Trueblood Zeke Trueblood 6’0″ | 210 lbs | LB Bloomington North | 2025 State IN is a 6’0″ 200 pound LB from Bloomington North High School. His sophomore season consisted of 32 solo tackles, 84 assists, 116 total tackles, 10 TFLs, and 3 sacks. This inside linebacker flies around and is always around the ball. He plays fast, physical and is disruptive all over the field. Zeke does a great job sifting through the trash and making his way to the ball. One of the most impressive things I saw on film was the way Zeke blitzes. He blitzes with a purpose and does not hold back on the quarterback. Zeke Trueblood Zeke Trueblood 6’0″ | 210 lbs | LB Bloomington North | 2025 State IN is a great 2025 prospect to keep an eye on over the next two years.