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Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings

Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
Sam Erman
Sam Erman December 29, 2025 @ 12:48 PM
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Detrick Smith
Detrick Smith 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB/DB | 2027
IN
Keyon Thomas
Keyon Thomas 5'11" | 215 lbs | RB | 2027
IN
Aidan Kincaide
Aidan Kincaide 6'3" | 180 lbs | LB | 2027
IN
Jaxson Cripe
Jaxson Cripe 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR | 2027
IN
Khale Campbell
Khale Campbell 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL | 2027
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 class rankings update from last week was the biggest we've had yet, and today, we're highlighting the 5 recruits who rose the most since the previous update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1867045"],"_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-6952cd06c39cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The dynamic big-play-hitting back broke out for Warren Central this year and looked good from start to finish. He got better as the year went on and his vision was night and day better at the end of the year. 1337 rushing yards and 19 TDs with 18 catches for 184 yards, and 1 more TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: Unranked</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 11 overall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707066"],"_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-6952cd06c3a2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kincaide has really started to take his play to another level, and it all clicked this year. He not only doubled his production from year 1 starting, but it's how he looked. He reads the field well and knows how to position himself to make a play. He's a tackling machine with a nose for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 144</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 46 overall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1668050"],"_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-6952cd06c3a7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A possession receiver with a good frame and hands down the field. He's been heavily targeted since he first stepped on the field. Over his last 27 games, he's caught 110 passes for 1500 yards and 28 TDs. He's reliable on 3rd downs and can be trusted to convert when it matters most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 211</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 53 overall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1987623"],"_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-6952cd06c3ad4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical linebacker who can lay the big hit. He's got a nose for the football and is relentless when rushing the passer. He's disciplined in the running game and can play downhill. With a breakout 152 total tackles, 20.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 interception, 3 passes deflected, and a forced fumble in year 3, have him on the radars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: Unranked</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 64 overall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466348"],"_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-6952cd06c3b22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A rising interior defensive lineman with good upper body strength and the ability to get off blocks and move side to side in those gaps. He's got decent arm length, which helps him wrap up in the backfield. Over his last 18 games, he's put up 77 tackles, 28 TFLs, and 12 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Previous Rank: 258</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Rank: 76 overall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The 2027 class rankings update from last week was the biggest we've had yet, and today, we're highlighting the 5 recruits who rose the most since the previous update.

Keyon Thomas

Keyon Thomas

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RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 215
POS RB
CLASS 2027
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Keyon
Thomas RB
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
Weight
215
HS
Warren Central
|
IN
Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
The dynamic big-play-hitting back broke out for Warren Central this year and looked good from start to finish....
Written by Sam Erman
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Keyon Thomas

State: Indiana
School: Warren Central
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Highlights

Aidan Kincaide

Aidan Kincaide

IN
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 180
POS LB
CLASS 2027
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Aidan
Kincaide LB
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
180
HS
Noblesville
|
IN
Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
Kincaide has really started to take his play to another level, and it all clicked this year. He...
Written by Sam Erman
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Aidan Kincaide

State: Indiana
School: Noblesville
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Jaxson Cripe

Jaxson Cripe

IN
WR
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 200
POS WR
CLASS 2027
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Jaxson
Cripe WR
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
200
HS
Lapel
|
IN
Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
A possession receiver with a good frame and hands down the field. He’s been heavily targeted since he...
Written by Sam Erman
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Jaxson Cripe

State: Indiana
School: Lapel
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Highlights

Detrick Smith

Detrick Smith

IN
LB/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 210
POS LB/DB
CLASS 2027
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Detrick
Smith LB/DB
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
210
HS
Fort Wayne South
|
IN
Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
A physical linebacker who can lay the big hit. He’s got a nose for the football and is...
Written by Sam Erman
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Detrick Smith

State: Indiana
School: Fort Wayne South
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Khale Campbell

Khale Campbell

IN
DL
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 230
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Khale
Campbell DL
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
230
HS
Gibson Southern
|
IN
Highest Risers In The Recent 2027 Indiana Rankings
A rising interior defensive lineman with good upper body strength and the ability to get off blocks and...
Written by Sam Erman
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Khale Campbell

State: Indiana
School: Gibson Southern
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