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Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle

Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle
Sam Erman
Sam Erman April 8, 2025 @ 12:48 PM
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Manuel Vargas
Manuel Vargas 5'8" | 135 lbs | WR/RB | 2028
MN
Zaid Charasika
Zaid Charasika 5'7" | 150 lbs | DB | 2029
KY
Noah Breeden
Noah Breeden 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH/DB | 2026
IN
Nolan Zbytowski
Nolan Zbytowski 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 on 7 is meant to highlight the offensive players, but that doesn't stop the defense from showing up and these guys had a good weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627198"],"_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-67f56173652f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breeden had a really good Saturday that caught my attention, I was primarily covering the 14-15U games but saw Breeden in the 18U game on the other end of the field. He was all over the place, flying around, batting passes down, making guys nervous, and closing quickly. He helped stop a goal-line stand early on Saturday and his range is what helped most. Good range, size, and length all shined through.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1586875"],"_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-67f56173653ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I like what Zbytowski has to offer because he's almost like a hybrid-type player with upside in both places. He's a bigger DB and it helps him down the field. He then has the speed and agility to stay right with his guy. He had an impressive interception this weekend where he undercut the route and timed it perfectly for an easy interception. He knew it was coming and he sat on it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1653448"],"_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-67f56173653f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vargas was a pass breakup machine at moments this weekend and I'd bet had the most PBU's of anyone there. He was always right in phase with his receiver and would close right when he needed to. He's got good length and timing which is always another plus. He's confident and does a good job taking each play as it comes. I was impressed and felt he made the most of the trip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1648866"],"_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-67f561736543c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charasika is a young and speedy DB who can cover as much ground as anyone. He's quick and can flip his hips and run. He's not afraid to go after the ball and try to make plays. There are times it paid off and times it didn't, but I liked seeing him be willing to take calculated chances and try making a play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

7 on 7 is meant to highlight the offensive players, but that doesn't stop the defense from showing up and these guys had a good weekend.

Noah Breeden

Noah Breeden

IN
ATH/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 190
POS ATH/DB
CLASS 2026
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Noah
Breeden ATH/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
190
HS
Monrovia
|
IN
Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle
Breeden had a really good Saturday that caught my attention, I was primarily covering the 14-15U games but...
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Nolan Zbytowski

Nolan Zbytowski

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/DB
CLASS 2026
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Nolan
Zbytowski RB/DB
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
185
HS
Portland
|
MI
Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle
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School: Portland
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Manuel Vargas

Manuel Vargas

MN
WR/RB
HEIGHT 5'8"
WEIGHT 135
POS WR/RB
CLASS 2028
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Manuel
Vargas WR/RB
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
Weight
135
HS
Park Of Cottage Grove
|
MN
Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle
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State: Minnesota
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Zaid Charasika

Zaid Charasika

HEIGHT 5'7"
WEIGHT 150
POS DB
CLASS 2029
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Zaid
Charasika DB
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
Weight
150
HS
St. Xavier
|
KY
Underrated Defensive Performances From The Hoosier State Hustle
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