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Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start

Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start
Prep Redzone Scouts Feature Unranked Athletes
Sam Erman
Sam Erman September 10, 2025 @ 11:14 AM
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Karsen Jackson
Karsen Jackson 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB/LB | 2029
IN
Austin Phillips
Austin Phillips 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB | 2029
IN
Carson Sloan
Carson Sloan 6'4" | 205 lbs | EDGE/TE | 2029
IN
Jayce Sibert
Jayce Sibert 6'0" | 170 lbs | LB | 2029
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're taking a look at a few of the most productive Indiana freshman defensive recruits and what they bring to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1854149"],"_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-68c1a3ea3cc51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sibert has had a strong start to his high school career. He's been active and productive all. 3 weekstothis point. He's 2nd in the class in tackles with 32, 6 TFL, and a fumble recovery. So far, he trusts what he sees on the field and has the physicality to make the play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881519"],"_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-68c1a3ea3ccb7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Phillips is a versatile player for East Noble, who has come out and been a two-way player right away. He's strong and has a good frame. He's carried the ball 29 times for 247 yards and 2 TDs. He's also added 24 tackles and 2 TFLs defensively. He's young, but the potential is there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881539"],"_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-68c1a3ea3cd04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson has stepped in and, right away, has given the defense a boost. He's got good instincts and comes downhill in a hurry when he needs to. His 27 tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 PBU's are all good signs this early in his career. I like what I see and hope he builds on it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1854169"],"_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-68c1a3ea3cd4b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sloan has all the tools you are looking for in a guy to come off the edge and rush the passer. He's long, strong, has long arms, and a quick get off. He's fairly agile for his size as well. His 13 tackles and 4 TFLs off the edge are just the start in what should be a productive career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

We're taking a look at a few of the most productive Indiana freshman defensive recruits and what they bring to the table.

Jayce Sibert

Jayce Sibert

HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 170
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Jayce
Sibert LB
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
Weight
170
HS
Covenant Christian
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Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start
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Jayce Sibert

State: Indiana
School: Covenant Christian
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Austin Phillips

Austin Phillips

HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 200
POS LB
CLASS 2029
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Austin
Phillips LB
Class
2029
Height
6'2"
Weight
200
HS
East Noble
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Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start
Phillips is a versatile player for East Noble, who has come out and been a two-way player right...
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Austin Phillips

State: Indiana
School: East Noble
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Karsen Jackson

Karsen Jackson

HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 185
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2029
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Karsen
Jackson RB/LB
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
Weight
185
HS
Logansport
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IN
Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start
Jackson has stepped in and, right away, has given the defense a boost. He’s got good instincts and...
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Karsen Jackson

State: Indiana
School: Logansport
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Carson Sloan

Carson Sloan

HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 205
POS EDGE/TE
CLASS 2029
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Carson
Sloan EDGE/TE
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
Weight
205
HS
Center Grove
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IN
Indiana Freshman Defensive Recruits With A Fast Start
Sloan has all the tools you are looking for in a guy to come off the edge and...
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Carson Sloan

State: Indiana
School: Center Grove
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