Unsung Productive Playmakers From The 2027 Indiana Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're highlighting a group of productive yet unsung playmakers from the 2027 class today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707832"],"_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-687140096d511"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brigham is a good back who just looks the part when he's lined up back there. He's got good vision, quick feet, and a nice burst through the hole. He's got enough speed to break the big one when he finds a crease, and you can see that natural feel for setting up runs. He finished with 455 yards and 3 touchdowns last year while getting rotated in, but I expect him to step up and be the lead guy this season. He's got all the tools to handle a bigger workload and be a difference maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1522375"],"_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-687140096d56a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKinney played both ways last year but flourished when he had the ball in his hands. He carried it 133 times for 642 yards and 11 touchdowns, then added 13 catches for 179 yards and another score. He's got a natural feel as a runner, patient when setting things up, and explosive when he hits the hole. I love how comfortable he looks with the ball, and you can tell he knows how to make things happen. He's the kind of player you want involved as much as possible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707835"],"_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-687140096d5b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilmore is a true dual threat who can hurt you in a lot of ways. He was accurate last year, completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,151 yards and 8 touchdowns. He then added 769 yards and 11 scores on the ground. He looks comfortable operating the offense, makes good decisions, and doesn't force the ball. I like how smooth he is as a runner and how confident he is letting it rip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707837"],"_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-687140096d5fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Steckler played both ways last year and showed some real flashes, especially when he stepped in at quarterback. He didn't get a ton of chances to air it out, but he looked comfortable and confident when he did. On the ground, he was a real threat, rushing for 429 yards and 6 touchdowns. He moves well, reads the field, and knows when to take off and make something happen. I like his feel for the game and think he could take a big step forward if given more opportunities to lead the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1169222"],"_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-687140096d643"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long stepped in and looked good all year. He's a confident back with good vision and just enough power to finish runs strong. He does a nice job letting his blocks develop and doesn't rush into contact. He finished with 413 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, showing he can find the end zone and handle scoring situations. I like how patient and composed he is with the ball, and I think he's only going to keep getting better as he takes on more work.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->