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Class 3A Players to Watch: DBs

Class 3A Players to Watch: DBs
Kyle Neaveill
Kyle Neaveill
May 17, 2024 @ 06:00 PM
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Braden Walter
Braden Walter 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB | 2025
IN
Malcolm Houze
Malcolm Houze 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB | 2025
IN
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Calder Hefty

Calder Hefty

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS DB
CLASS 2025

Calder Hefty

School: Garrett
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Malcolm Houze

Malcolm Houze

IN
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS QB
CLASS 2025
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Malcolm
Houze QB
Class
2025
Height
6'1"
Weight
165
HS
Guerin Catholic
|
IN
Class 3A Players to Watch: DBs
Malcolm Houze is a well-rounded defensive back known for his strong zone coverage awareness, reliability in man coverage,...
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Malcolm Houze

State: Indiana
School: Guerin Catholic
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Braden Walter

Braden Walter

IN
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS DB
CLASS 2025
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Braden
Walter DB
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Heritage
|
IN
Class 3A Players to Watch: DBs
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Braden Walter

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State: Indiana
School: Heritage
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