Dynamic Indiana 2028 Recruits Starting To Make Their Mark

The 2028 class wrapped up its first year last season and as we start to dive into the class, we're highlighting a handful of productive and exciting young players who could lead the way down the road.    Patton put together a complete year on both sides of the ball and is someone I think will pickup steam quickly. He's a good back with decent vision, can make some hard cuts, and has a decent frame already so he's able to break some tackles. He had 350 yards and 5 TDs on the ground and then defensively is a good linebacker who can play in space. He had 70 tackles, 8 TFLs, and forced a fumble all in year 1.     Burton is a young back with real juice and a ton of upside. He has the speed to hit the hole quickly and the burst to make something happen in open space. As a freshman, he put up 424 yards and 5 touchdowns, proving he can produce early. He's still got plenty of room to grow, but with his natural playmaking ability, I think he has a chance to be one of if not the best back in the class.     McCoy showed what he's capable of in regionals, running hard and making the most of his reps. He's a bigger back who can lower his shoulder and move the chains, but he's not just running into contact, he's got enough burst to break free when he gets a lane. He finished with 367 yards and 4 touchdowns in year 1, and with his frame and physicality, he's only going to be tougher to bring down moving forward.     Crandall fits in his offense perfectly and it's what helped him have such a good freshman year. He's a back who can break tackles, fight through contact, and make something out of nothing. He broke a 40-yard TD this year where he shed multiple blocks, got to the outside, and hit the gas. His 450 yards, 6.5 ypc, and 11 TDs all point towards him being a very highly productive and reliable player for years to come.     Tolle is a really good raw athlete who was thrown into the fire as a freshman and not only survived, put up good numbers, and looked good, but showed so much potential it's hard to ignore. As a freshman, to throw 171 passes and complete over 61% of them speaks volumes. He kept the ball safe and threw for over 1100 yards and rushed for another 315 and had 15 total TDs. He's raw, but he's an electric athlete who seems like he has a good head on his shoulders and processes the game fast.

The 2028 class wrapped up its first year last season and as we start to dive into the class, we're highlighting a handful of productive and exciting young players who could lead the way down the road.