Stat Monsters: Top Returning Hoosier State Tacklers, Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/landon-lehmer/"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Football season in Indiana kicks off this week, and we take a look today at the top players in total tackles from last season in Indiana as we head into the 2026 season. These four players are must-know names as they enter the fall season, and big things are expected of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Note: all statistics are courtesy of MaxPreps. Prospects who have social media and Hudl film are eligible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180306"],"_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-6a86f3e8123c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex Muir out of Knightstown is a high-impact player. In addition to being a great tackler, Muir is also good in coverage. He can drop, cover the pass and make plays on the ball. V. the run, he is a high-impact linebacker with good instincts and a nose for the ball. He racked up 144 tackles last season and also had five sacks, and it's reasonable to expect more for him this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1614392"],"_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-6a86f3e812402"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eli Neuhouser is a starting inside linebacker for Carroll who flies all over the field. Neuhouser can make plays on the ball in pass coverage, and flashes being a threat to take the ball to the house after interceptions. He displays good read-and-reaction skills, has a high motor and great range. At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, he has good size and strength for the position. He recorded 142 tackles last season and is committed to Northern Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2340029"],"_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-6a86f3e812429"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charlestown High School Class of 2027 linebacker Jayden Traub has a high motor and good range. As an inside linebacker, he can elude blockers, play with bend and leverage, move laterally and gets by on his instincts and football IQ. Quick to read and react, diagnose the play and make the tackle. He recorded 140 total tackles last fall in his first full season as a varsity starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466343"],"_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-6a86f3e81244b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ka'vion Campbell-Walker is a high-motored safety/outside linebacker with a legitimate Division I frame. Campbell-Walker is quick to read-and-react on the move. I respect his hustle, motor, and ability to chase down ballcarriers when and if they break free into space. Campbell-Walker is very fast downfield as a kickoff coverage defender who takes great pursuit angles. Can be a thumper. He is committed to Ball State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->