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Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know

Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
Sam Erman
Sam Erman January 30, 2025 @ 11:45 AM
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Will Hegwood
Will Hegwood 6'2" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Eli Neuhouser
Eli Neuhouser 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Colt Granberg
Colt Granberg 5'10" | 195 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Chewie Walters
Chewie Walters 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Grady Walker
Grady Walker 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking a look at a new group of 2027 recruits who we should get familiar with moving forward. This group is talented and productive at a young age, which is ideal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614386"],"_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-679bbacd36a5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Granberg started 10 games for Northview and proved that he not only belongs but could be someone who takes off and excels in the class. He came He came out early in the season a little shaky but that wore off about 2 weeks in and never looked back. He finished the year with 107 total tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1247662"],"_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-679bbacd36ab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I love the 2 season stretch Walker has put out to start his highschool career. He's a nice sized linebacker who can play downhill and fill gaps in the running game. Through 2 seasons of his career he's duplicated his performances putting up 195 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3 sacks, 4 passes deflected, and 7 forced fumbles at this point early on in his career. I love highly productive players and Walker is near the top of that production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614392"],"_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-679bbacd36af9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neuhouser is fun to watch because his length and size give him leverage every down, but then he's an explosive player off the line who can attack, rush, and find new ways to create pressure. He had a massive campaign this year breakout out for Carroll putting up 94 tackles, a sack, 2 forced fumbles, and a pass deflected. As raw as he is, he's still productive and has a plethora of confidence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614395"],"_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-679bbacd36b3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hegwood is intruiging because he's such a good raw athlete. He's versatile, has good speed, can bend, and has fairly good size for someone in the 2nd and 3rd levels. He's able to cover sideline to sideline and being a multi-sport athlete really helps him here. I've got him set at LB, but that's because longterm size I think he moves up, but he played all over the field last year including the backend. His 81 tackles and 4 interceptions were a fantastic start to get the ball rolling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1522143"],"_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-679bbacd36b7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walters had an okay freshman year getting on the field and rotating in. Year 2 he came out and made a big jump. He became a full-time starter for their defense and quickly earned his stripes. He had 27 tackles last year and came out and put up 78 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and forced a fumble in year 2. I like Walters ability to find the ball and make the simple play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We're taking a look at a new group of 2027 recruits who we should get familiar with moving forward. This group is talented and productive at a young age, which is ideal.

Colt Granberg

Colt Granberg

IN
LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Colt
Granberg LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Northview
|
IN
Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
Granberg started 10 games for Northview and proved that he not only belongs but could be someone who...
Written by Sam Erman
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Colt Granberg

State: Indiana
School: Northview
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Grady Walker

Grady Walker

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Grady
Walker LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Indian Creek
|
IN
Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
I love the 2 season stretch Walker has put out to start his highschool career. He’s a nice...
Written by Sam Erman
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Grady Walker

State: Indiana
School: Indian Creek
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Eli Neuhouser

Eli Neuhouser

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Eli
Neuhouser LB
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Carroll
|
IN
Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
Neuhouser is fun to watch because his length and size give him leverage every down, but then he’s...
Written by Sam Erman
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Eli Neuhouser

State: Indiana
School: Carroll
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Will Hegwood

Will Hegwood

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Will
Hegwood LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Roncalli
|
IN
Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
Hegwood is intruiging because he’s such a good raw athlete. He’s versatile, has good speed, can bend, and...
Written by Sam Erman
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Will Hegwood

State: Indiana
School: Roncalli
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Chewie Walters

Chewie Walters

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Chewie
Walters LB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
200
HS
Twin Lakes
|
IN
Rising 2027 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know
Walters had an okay freshman year getting on the field and rotating in. Year 2 he came out...
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Chewie Walters

State: Indiana
School: Twin Lakes
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