Recruiting Roundup: Two Commits, Two D1-Offered Underclassmen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring recruiting is in full swing, with several prospects in Indiana seeing their recruiting blow up, or some landing their first offers. Here are four Hoosier State prospects who have been on a role over the past two weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672712"],"_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-6a2aab559afc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Western Michigan offered class of 2029 quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1672716' first='Ezekiel' last='Hester'] on June 5. The potential for Hester to develop into a future star is all there, and we mentioned him as a name to watch for the Hawks this fall. Possessing a strong work ethic and the size and frame for the position, expect him to grow into one of the Hoosier State's best sophomore prospects when the upcoming season is said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1007050"],"_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-6a2aab559b069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Penn wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1007050' first='Brayson' last='Hurley'], is a bit of a do-it-all prospect. He can return kicks, displays good vision and patience with the ball in his hands, and he is outstanding when running after the catch on offense with good top-end juice. Hurley can make defenders miss easily. I love his ability to go up and win one-on-one battles. He committed to Miami-Ohio, and the Redhawks got a steal. Very muscular player with a big frame.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1870181"],"_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-6a2aab559b0c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1870181' first='Markell' last='Bailey'] is one of the state's top returning starters and for North Central, he will be an impact player this fall. Bailey has great hands, adjusts in the middle of the air well, and has very good speed after the catch to break away from defenders and score touchdowns. Bailey picked up an offer from Purdue this past week, and the sky is the limit on his ability heading into his junior year. Very good inside receiver who should develop into one of the state's blue-chip recruits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691879"],"_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-6a2aab559b11e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Purdue landed a big fish in Warren Central defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1691879' first='Kaleb' last='Elkins']. The tall, long, athletic defensive back is a ballhawk for the Warriors and a big returning starter on their defense. His multi-sport athleticism, shining on the hardwood as well as on the field, makes him a big-time athlete. He is a ballhawk who knows how to snatch the ball out of the air, flip the field after interceptions and be a playmaker. He committed to Purdue, and the Boilermakers have to be excited about what they get in the consensus four-star player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->