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Returning Receiver Leaders

Returning Receiver Leaders
Photo: Branden Sharpe of Brownsburg
Bryan Ault
Bryan Ault July 27, 2025 @ 06:39 AM
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Derek McKean
Derek McKean 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
IN
Gage Broady
Gage Broady 5'9" | 150 lbs | WR | 2026
IN
Branden Sharpe
Branden Sharpe 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR | 2027
IN
Drake McClurg
Drake McClurg 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR | 2027
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season draws near, we are taking a look at some of Indiana's most productive players in 2024 and seeing who is coming back for even better years in 2025. Here are four of the Hoosier State's most productive receivers in 2024 who are looking to have bigger seasons coming up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429135"],"_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-68790c452abc3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sharpe is arguably the best receiver in the state of Indiana. With his speed, downfield burst, strong hands, and ability to make acrobatic catches look easy, he is a valuable returning starter on a Brownsburg squad that captured a state championship and is looking to defend their title. He had 1,165 yards and seven touchdowns last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429123"],"_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-68790c452ac35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClurg is a great receiver prospect and talented after-the-catch. His RAC is remarkable. He has very good vision in space and can make defenders miss with his burst, change-of-direction and top-end juice. McClurg, a rising junior, had 67 catches for 1,004 yards and six touchdowns last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686587"],"_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-68790c452ac8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don't let his lack of ideal height fool you: Broady is a very good receiver. He is a smooth route runner who can create separation, high-point and attack the ball, and win contested catches even against bigger defenders. He had 52 catches for 1,050 yards and 11 touchdowns last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686588"],"_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-68790c452acd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKean has no film posted, so obviously we cannot get a good evaluation of him or his abilities and what he can offer to a college team. This much we do know: he had 65 catches for 954 yards and six touchdowns last season, one of the most productive underclassmen and rising seniors. Keep an eye on him this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

As the season draws near, we are taking a look at some of Indiana's most productive players in 2024 and seeing who is coming back for even better years in 2025. Here are four of the Hoosier State's most productive receivers in 2024 who are looking to have bigger seasons coming up.

Branden Sharpe

Branden Sharpe

IN
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 155
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Branden
Sharpe WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
155
HS
Brownsburg
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IN
Returning Receiver Leaders
Sharpe is arguably the best receiver in the state of Indiana. With his speed, downfield burst, strong hands,...
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Branden Sharpe

State: Indiana
School: Brownsburg
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Drake McClurg

Drake McClurg

IN
WR
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Drake
McClurg WR
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
160
HS
Center Grove
|
IN
Returning Receiver Leaders
McClurg is a great receiver prospect and talented after-the-catch. His RAC is remarkable. He has very good vision...
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Drake McClurg

State: Indiana
School: Center Grove
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Gage Broady

Gage Broady

IN
WR
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Gage
Broady WR
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Knightstown
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IN
Returning Receiver Leaders
Don’t let his lack of ideal height fool you: Broady is a very good receiver. He is a...
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Gage Broady

State: Indiana
School: Knightstown
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Derek McKean

Derek McKean

IN
WR
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 155
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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Derek
McKean WR
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
155
HS
South Adams
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IN
Returning Receiver Leaders
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Derek McKean

State: Indiana
School: South Adams
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