2029 Indiana Defensive Freshmen Who Flashed In Year 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2029 class is quickly entering year 2, and today, we're taking a look at a handful of recruits who we should keep an eye on moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6973beaae0f3d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cardine is an explosive edge rusher who I don't think stays hidden for very long. His get off and ability to get deep into the backfield in just a few steps is fairly rare. He bends well, he's nimble, and plays with a relentless motor. He just seems to be wired the right way for the position. His 45 tackles, 14 TFLs, and 8 sacks (which led all Indiana freshmen) were enough to get him on my radar, and likely many more moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111614"],"_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-6973beaae0fc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quinlin is a rangy DB who is light on his feet. He's got good range at the safety position and can cover a ton of ground. He won't get beat over the top and has good ballskills for the position. With 31 tackles, 2 PBUs, and 1 interception as a freshman, he showcased his potential heading into year 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111609"],"_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-6973beaae101f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hand is a downhill linebacker with good strength for his age. He strikes me as someone who puts work in the weight room. He's able to get off blocks and make plays in the backfield. He can create pressure and get after the QB as well. With 42 tackles, 6 TFLs, 3 sacks, and a forced fumble in year 1, he should be confident heading into his sophomore year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2111629"],"_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-6973beaae1075"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coffey is a well-built physical 2-way player who is developing on the field and making plays. Whether he's clearing a lane on offense or stepping up in the hole to make a tackle in the running game, the potential is there. He plays balanced and with a steady head on his shoulders. His 20 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 sack as a freshman just set the stage for him heading into his second year and if he can build on it, he'll fly up the boards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->