5 Rising Stars In The 2026 Indiana Class Rankings Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're highlighting a handful of guys who are quickly rising in the ranks and are set to have an important season this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685760"],"_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-68471b995c218"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aytch flew up the rankings and boards after he put together a stellar summer heading into the season and backed up his play with what he showed in the summer. His reward was 3 stars and multiple offers. He's an Edge rusher with speed and finesse. He's a bit light, but once he hits that D1 weight room, he should flourish if he takes it seriously. That 6'4" frame can easily add the muscle to play at that level. The 3-star recruit is currently set to play his college ball at Minnesota over schools such as Iowa and Kentucky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685769"],"_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-68471b995c284"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mills dominates defensive linemen on the outside of the line for Westfield. He's a true left tackle with the reps and outside experience. He's long and always gets first contact at this level. He's 6'6", but his arm reach could be longer. He's powerful at his core and gets a fantastic base. He rose up boards quickly and compiled offers, but is set to play his college ball at Kansas when it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401639"],"_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-68471b995c2de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scifres is an exciting interior lineman who is gritty and violent. He's not afraid to clean up the mess in the middle and stick his nose in there. He'll fight through the whistle and be ready to go for the next down. If there's any OL in the class that might be overlooked, it's Scifres. Not only does he play at the highest level in Indiana, but he does it at a very high level. The Center Grove offense is always humming, and in part due to guys like Scifres clearing lanes. The 3-star recruit is currently sitting on offers from Indiana, Toledo, Duke, and Iowa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1595349"],"_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-68471b995c329"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is picking up traction, and schools are starting to find out who he is, and as they do, the offers are starting to come in. Omar is a true X-type receiver with the frame to match. He's lengthy and can win those vertical balls as well as create some separation. He's not a burner with speed, but he has good speed and can get behind the defense. He's incredibly reliable and seemingly always converts 3rd downs. Last season, Williams brought in 64 passes for 931 yards and 16 TDs. That big frame is a redzone cheat code. Williams currently holds offers from Ball State and Miami, but I'd expect that list to grow very soon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685776"],"_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-68471b995c369"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a dynamic DB who is confident on his own out wide. You have to be confident to play corner at any level, but then you need the traits and IQ to be able to survive out there, and Smith does. He doesn't bite on double moves and stays with his guy. He'll play the ball well when it comes and isn't afraid to be aggressive down the field. He knows how to use his frame when he's near the sideline as well. There are little things Smith does that make me believe he'll be successful on Saturdays. He's currently committed to Toledo over Bowling Green, Buffalo, and Northern Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->