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5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention

5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
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Sam Erman
Sam Erman February 24, 2025 @ 01:51 PM
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Omarion Waites
Omarion Waites 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE/DL | 2027
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Terrell Whitfield
Terrell Whitfield 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB | 2027
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Meekael Laurent
Meekael Laurent 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2027
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Eli Manship
Eli Manship 6'1" | 190 lbs | WR/ATH | 2026
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Micah Morris
Micah Morris 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR | 2026
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking a look at 5 guys today who are fairly underappreciated and underecruited right now, and that should change.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["756263"],"_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-67bccdcd7514c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morris began to pop for Zionsville this year and was giving them another reliable option. He's spent time developing in the wings, so he was ready for his opportunity. He can cut swiftly and get open downfield. He'll bring the ball in with strong hands and can pick up YAC. 26 grabs for 363 yards this past season got Morris in the flow of things and should see a bump in year 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137453"],"_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-67bccdcd751ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manship has quietly had back-to-back seasons producing and developing for Eastern Hancock. His frame popped this year and he put on some good muscle which helped him be more physical downfield. He finished the year duplicating his sophomore year and has 1200 yards and 6 TDs over the past 2 years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253342"],"_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-67bccdcd75297"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laurent is a fantastic athlete with great hands. He can easily track and catch the ball downfield and make highlight-worthy grabs. He's got a nice vertical and can go up and snag the ball. He got some varsity run this year putting up 10 grabs for 158 yards and 1 TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604731"],"_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-67bccdcd7531f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waites is an intriguing player that I think can garner quite a bit of attention. He's on both sides of the ball, but last year spent a good amount of time being an impactful blocker from the TE slot. He plays angry and it shows. He's a good athlete with range and a frame that can truly develop at TE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556826"],"_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-67bccdcd753b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Whitfield has been on the varsity field his first 2 years getting important reps to help develop. He's a shifty back who can get lost behind the line and shoot out the other side. He's not a big back, but he's got quick feet and can make guys miss in the hole. His 258 yards and 1 TD is just the beginning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

We're taking a look at 5 guys today who are fairly underappreciated and underecruited right now, and that should change.

Micah Morris

Micah Morris

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WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Micah
Morris WR
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
180
HS
Zionsville
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IN
5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
Morris began to pop for Zionsville this year and was giving them another reliable option. He’s spent time...
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School: Zionsville
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Eli Manship

Eli Manship

IN
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Eli
Manship WR/ATH
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Eastern Hancock
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IN
5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
Manship has quietly had back-to-back seasons producing and developing for Eastern Hancock. His frame popped this year and...
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Eli Manship

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School: Eastern Hancock
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Meekael Laurent

Meekael Laurent

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ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 165
POS ATH
CLASS 2027
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Meekael
Laurent ATH
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
165
HS
Michigan City Wolves
|
IN
5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
Laurent is a fantastic athlete with great hands. He can easily track and catch the ball downfield and...
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Meekael Laurent

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School: Michigan City Wolves
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Omarion Waites

Omarion Waites

IN
TE/DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 240
POS TE/DL
CLASS 2027
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Omarion
Waites TE/DL
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
240
HS
North Side
|
IN
5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
Waites is an intriguing player that I think can garner quite a bit of attention. He’s on both...
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Omarion Waites

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State: Indiana
School: North Side
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Terrell Whitfield

Terrell Whitfield

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RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 160
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Terrell
Whitfield RB
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
Weight
160
HS
Anderson
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IN
5 Underrated Recruits Who Deserve More Attention
Whitfield has been on the varsity field his first 2 years getting important reps to help develop. He’s...
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Terrell Whitfield

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School: Anderson
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