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Under-the-Radar Hoosier State Studs

Under-the-Radar Hoosier State Studs
Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault May 29, 2025 @ 10:43 AM
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Evan Thompson
Evan Thompson 6'0" | 240 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
IN
Ope Gbadegesin
Ope Gbadegesin 6'1" | 200 lbs | EDGE/LB | 2027
IN
Gibson Crane
Gibson Crane 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL/TE | 2026
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below we spotlight four Hoosier State prospects who are developing into strong players especially as summer camp season rolls around. Some of these prospects are offer-less, but may not be especially after the season this fall. Here are four names to know who should be high-impact players by the time the 2025 season rolls around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1609380"],"_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-68388095f0b44"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Can sustain blocks in pass protection, displays good ability to engage with defenders, latch on and keep rushers between his feet. Adequate run blocker with a good first step and ability to fire forward at the LOS. Also has played DE. Think he grows and develops into a solid prospect with time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1315224"],"_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-68388095f0b9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good run defender, good pursuit to the flat with good range and a good frame with which to grow. Good instincts. Flows to the ball, wraps up, good range. Very active feet and hands. Takes good angles to the ball. Key returning player on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"AJ Furlow","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"NorthWood","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68388095f0c5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Good coverage cornerback; plays a whole lot tougher than his size would indicate. Plays tight in phase and isn't afraid to get physical on receivers with his hands. Can be a thumper and quick to close on the perimeter against screens. Times the ball well to deflect passes, can high-point and bat down one-on-one balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1284270"],"_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-68388095f0ca7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Under-the-radar recruit. Strong pass rusher. Can spin off opposing OTs and quickly reach the Q. Has good use-of-hands and a good first step. Picked up first offer from Denison. Finished with 82 tackles, eight sacks and 26 tackles for loss last season. All-Hoosier Hills Conference Selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Below we spotlight four Hoosier State prospects who are developing into strong players especially as summer camp season rolls around. Some of these prospects are offer-less, but may not be especially after the season this fall. Here are four names to know who should be high-impact players by the time the 2025 season rolls around.

Evan Thompson

Evan Thompson

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 240
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2028
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Evan
Thompson OL/DL
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
240
HS
Hamilton Southeastern
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IN
Under-the-Radar Hoosier State Studs
Can sustain blocks in pass protection, displays good ability to engage with defenders, latch on and keep rushers...
Written by Bryan Ault
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Evan Thompson

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State: Indiana
School: Hamilton Southeastern
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Ope Gbadegesin

Ope Gbadegesin

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 200
POS EDGE/LB
CLASS 2027
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Ope
Gbadegesin EDGE/LB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
200
HS
Ben Davis
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IN
Under-the-Radar Hoosier State Studs
Good run defender, good pursuit to the flat with good range and a good frame with which to...
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Ope Gbadegesin

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State: Indiana
School: Ben Davis
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AJ Furlow

AJ Furlow

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 155
POS DB
CLASS 2026

AJ Furlow

School: NorthWood
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Gibson Crane

Gibson Crane

IN
DL/TE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 245
POS DL/TE
CLASS 2026
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Gibson
Crane DL/TE
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
245
HS
Bedford North Lawrence
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IN
Under-the-Radar Hoosier State Studs
Under-the-radar recruit. Strong pass rusher. Can spin off opposing OTs and quickly reach the Q. Has good use-of-hands...
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Gibson Crane

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State: Indiana
School: Bedford North Lawrence
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