1st Year Firepower: 2029 Indiana Defensive Recruits To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The freshman class has started to take shape, and today, we're taking a look at a group of freshmen who have had good years and show promise moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1973401"],"_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-68fa7677e7a54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sommerville has had a good freshman year and has quite a bit of potential. He's a good athlete with a good head on his shoulders. He's strong and at the point of attack can get off blocks. He's able to come downhill and play the run and then can drop back into coverage. He's got 44 tackles, 9 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 PD, and 1 fumble recovery through 9 games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1616716"],"_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-68fa7677e7afc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Portis is an upcoming DB for Jefferson who has had his moments this year. He's been on the field, been productive, and gained confidence week after week. He's working on his fundamentals, and it's helping him on the outside when he's 1 on 1. He's not going to get baited on the double move. His 38 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 PBU through his first 8 games show the potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1973420"],"_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-68fa7677e7b97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cardine is a speedy edge rusher who has done a good job getting home this year and forcing the opposing QB to speed up his clock. He's able to get around and underneath blocks fairly quickly. He's fairly nimble and has good agility, so he's able to move side to side without an issue. I like his motor and how he finishes each rep. His 30 tackles, 8 TFLs, 5 sacks, and 7 hurries show his effectiveness near the LOS.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1923191"],"_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-68fa7677e7c1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schenck had a slow start to his freshman year, but he's got it going over the 2nd half of the year and looks like a completely different player, in a good way. He's confident, going sideline to sideline, and making open-field tackles. His week 6 game against Indian Creek, where he broke double-digit tackles for the first time, was his turning point. 32 total tackles, 2 TFLs, and a fumble recovery round out his numbers through year 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1973422"],"_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-68fa7677e7ca2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson has been a bright spot for a Greensburg defense that has had its ups and downs this year. He's got a strong core and hands, which help him at the line. He doesn't get bogged down and can drive through contact. I also like how he can move inside and outside if asked. He's got a good frame that he'll continue to grow into and fill out. 28 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery through his first regular season, but this is just the beginning for the young pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->