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<p>The 2026 season in Indiana has been a good one so far and features to be some of the most talented in the Hoosier State as several prospects made a name for themselves, contributing on varsity and/or having enough size and speed to make big impacts. Here are four senior prospects from Indiana who came ready to play throughout the first half of the season, making big-time contributions on their high school team.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2061072' first='Owen' last='Weaver'], a Class of 2027 recruit from Bishop Luers really shined in the season's first half with great production especially on defense. Weaver, who contributes in all three phases of the game, flashes being a good pass catcher at receiver. On defense, he is quick to close on the ball and flashes big-hitting ability. He takes good pursuit angles and flashes good range from his perch at safety. He is also a kick returner on special teams. 5-foot-8, 145-pound Class of 2027 prospect makes a big impact on the field.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2411715' first='Keshaun' last='Burns'] is very, very underrated Class of 2027 prospect. The 6-foot-0, 195-pound defensive back is physical in coverage. The Lafayette Jefferson prospect can effectively cover and carry deep routes and flashes top-shelf ball skills. Burns can come down into the box and is strong v. run, wrapping up on contact and taking great angles to the ball in space. Burns has mostly small school offers, but he could be a late evaluation at the upper ranks and potentially develop into a top prospect. Really caught my attention in Week 4 with two interceptions, six total tackles and two picks in a 56-14 big win over Harrison. He is projected to surpass his junior season in terms of production.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Class of 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='2061015' first='Kolton' last='Ablitar-Conner'] is a really good player and potential late-bloomer for North Central. He is very good in coverage, with good ball skills and ability to flip the field or score after interceptions. Stout v.. the run and is a good pass rusher who can shoot through gaps and pressure the QB. Ablitar-Conner has very good size and strength at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Very high-impact player.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Ray'von Martin is coming on strong as a pass rusher for Danville. Martin, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive end, is a very good pass rusher who can be very disruptive. What stands out about him is his ability to set a vertical edge, lock out with his arms, and shed blocks. He plays with good bend, leverage and is a good tackler with a high motor. Really under-the-radar tight end/defensive end.</p>
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The 2026 season in Indiana has been a good one so far and features to be some of the most talented in the Hoosier State as several prospects made a name for themselves, contributing on varsity and/or having enough size and speed to make big impacts. Here are four senior prospects from Indiana who came ready to play throughout the first half of the season, making big-time contributions on their high school team.
Midseason Defensive Standouts: Class of 2027 Breakout ProspectsMidseasonDefensive Standouts: Class of 2027 Breakout Prospects
, a Class of 2027 recruit from Bishop Luers really shined in the season's first half with great production especially on defense. Weaver, who contributes in all three phases of the game, flashes being a good pass…
Midseason Defensive Standouts: Class of 2027 Breakout ProspectsMidseasonDefensive Standouts: Class of 2027 Breakout Prospects
is very, very underrated Class of 2027 prospect. The 6-foot-0, 195-pound defensive back is physical in coverage. The Lafayette Jefferson prospect can effectively cover and carry deep routes and flashes top-shelf ball skills. Burns can come…
Class of 2027 prospect Kolton Ablitar-ConnerKoltonAblitar-Conner
6'3" | 220 lbs | LB
North Central (Indianapolis) | 2027 StateIN
is a really good player and potential late-bloomer for North Central. He is very good in coverage, with good ball skills and ability to flip the field or score after interceptions. Stout v.. the run and is a good pass rusher who can shoot through gaps and pressure the QB. Ablitar-Conner has very good size and strength at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Very high-impact player.
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Ray'von Martin is coming on strong as a pass rusher for Danville. Martin, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive end, is a very good pass rusher who can be very disruptive. What stands out about him is his ability to set a vertical edge, lock out with his arms, and shed blocks. He plays with good bend, leverage and is a good tackler with a high motor. Really under-the-radar tight end/defensive end.
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Kolton
Ablitar-Conner
6'3" | 220 lbs | LB
North Central (Indianapolis) | 2027
State
IN
is a really good player and potential late-bloomer for North Central. He is very good in coverage, with good ball skills and ability to flip the field or score after interceptions. Stout v.. the run and is a good pass rusher who can shoot through gaps and pressure the QB. Ablitar-Conner has very good size and strength at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds. Very high-impact player.
