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High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings

High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
Sam Erman
Sam Erman January 14, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
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Maddox Dwyer
Maddox Dwyer 6'3" | 265 lbs | OL | 2027
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Praise Oladipupo
Praise Oladipupo 5'11" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
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Branden Sharpe
Branden Sharpe 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR | 2027
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Parker Welker
Parker Welker 6'2" | 230 lbs | ATH | 2027
IN
Alex Phillips
Alex Phillips 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB | 2027
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2027 rankings being updated this week, we're checking out a few of the highest risers in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1128491"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786a6545dce7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Welker is a 2-way player for Greencastle who is physical, tough, and just reaching his potential. He's got a good sized frame and plays relentlessly on both sides. He ran the ball and caught it some this year, however he took a huge jump defensively. Welker amassed 157 total tackles, 14 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 interception, and forced a fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429135"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786a6545dd77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore receiver exploded onto the scene for Brownsburg this year and has elite speed, change of direction, and ball-tracking skills. He put up 66 grabs for 1165 yards and 7 TDs on the year, with a long of 68 yards. He's got all the skills you want in a receiver and should be a stud for the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466346"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786a6545dde2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oladipupo is a decent athlete with good range. He's got a good feel for what he needs to do on the field and doesn't try to do too much. He'll stick to his assignments and make the play when it comes his way. He's able to drop back into coverage as well. Oladipupo put up 107 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and forced 3 fumbles on the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1577344"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786a6545de4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dwyer was a full-time start this year for Chatard and filled in well. He's got solid footwork and stays off of his heels. He's good in the running game and can create space off the line for the back. He played every single game for Chatard this year and didn't miss a down in those games. He's reliable, young, and seems to check several boxes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["453064"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6786a6545deb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Phillips has worked his way into the rotation for East Noble and was part of their success this year. I felt like this year was setting him up to take over next year. He's versatile, can catch the ball out of the backfield, and has decent speed. They got him a bit more involved in the passing game this past year, but year 3 is the year he takes the lead roles and doesn't look back. His 500 yards and 6 TDs will look like nothing this time next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the 2027 rankings being updated this week, we're checking out a few of the highest risers in the rankings.

Parker Welker

Parker Welker

IN
ATH
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Parker
Welker ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Greencastle
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IN
High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
Welker is a 2-way player for Greencastle who is physical, tough, and just reaching his potential. He’s got...
Written by Sam Erman
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Parker Welker

State: Indiana
School: Greencastle
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Branden Sharpe

Branden Sharpe

IN
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 155
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Branden
Sharpe WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
155
HS
Brownsburg
|
IN
High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
The sophomore receiver exploded onto the scene for Brownsburg this year and has elite speed, change of direction,...
Written by Sam Erman
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Branden Sharpe

State: Indiana
School: Brownsburg
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Praise Oladipupo

Praise Oladipupo

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LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Praise
Oladipupo LB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Noblesville
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IN
High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
Oladipupo is a decent athlete with good range. He’s got a good feel for what he needs to...
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Praise Oladipupo

State: Indiana
School: Noblesville
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Maddox Dwyer

Maddox Dwyer

IN
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 265
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Maddox
Dwyer OL
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
265
HS
Bishop Chatard
|
IN
High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
Dwyer was a full-time start this year for Chatard and filled in well. He’s got solid footwork and...
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Maddox Dwyer

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State: Indiana
School: Bishop Chatard
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Alex Phillips

Alex Phillips

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QB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Alex
Phillips QB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
170
HS
East Noble
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IN
High-Risers In The 2027 Indiana Class Rankings
Phillips has worked his way into the rotation for East Noble and was part of their success this...
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State: Indiana
School: East Noble
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