Breaking Down The 2024 Indiana Class Rankings Update
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The 2024 Class rankings update has just went live! With that, I wanted to take some time to break down the class position by position highlighting a few of the top guys in the new update. Also, there are currently…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 Class rankings update has just went live! With that, I wanted to take some time to break down the class position by position highlighting a few of the top guys in the new update. Also, there are currently over 310 players ranked in the 2024 class. 20+ positions when you include ATH, P, K, etc. The numbers can get large quick, which is why I want to clarify that I don’t think any rank is bad. 1 thing I’m always open with is feedback which is why my Twitter DMs are always open, and I put out tweets asking questions or looking for people. I try to make the rankings a community effort because they can only be as good as I can make them, which is why I value community feedback so much.
Quarterbacks
If you want a star QB with the potential to turn a program around, then Indiana has a few top-tier elite guys you can come looking for, headlined by Danny O’Neil Danny O’Neil 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Cathedral | 2024 State IN of Cathedral and Tyler Cherry Tyler Cherry 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Center Grove | 2024 State IN of Center Grove are great targets. Guys like DJ Gordon DJ Gordon 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Park Tudor | 2024 State IN , Mason Reynolds Mason Reynolds 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Avon | 2024 State IN , Bryson Luter Bryson Luter 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Lawrence Central | 2024 State IN , and Jace Stuckey Jace Stuckey 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB Triton Central | 2024 State IN could very well land somewhere and become a Superstar QB for them as well. Best part yet, there are still a handful of scholarship QBs in the state not mentioned here but ranked.
Running-backs
The RBs in this class are not just stacked, but the depth is pretty nutty to look at. There are over a dozen backs with multiple 1000-yard seasons and/or the ability to change the game with the blink of an eye. Jaden Hart Jaden Hart 6'0" | 210 lbs | RB Michigan City | 2024 State IN , Josh Ringer Josh Ringer 6'1" | 190 lbs | RB East Central | 2024 State IN , Khobie Martin Khobie Martin 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Fishers | 2024 State IN , Porter Rode Porter Rode 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Evansville Reitz Memorial | 2024 State IN , Grayson Thomas Grayson Thomas 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB New Palestine | 2024 State IN , and Xavier Williams Xavier Williams 5'11" | 215 lbs | RB Lake Central | 2024 State IN round out our top 6.
Wide Receivers
It’s a great year to need an elite WR. The State of Indiana quietly has one of the best WR classes in the entire country headlined by multiple 4 & 5 stars recruits. Braunte Johnson, NiTareon Tuggle NiTareon Tuggle 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Northwood | 2024 State IN , Mylan Graham Mylan Graham 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR New Haven | 2024 State IN , Jo’Ziah Edmond Jo’Ziah Edmond 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH NorthWood | 2024 State IN , Donovan Hamilton Donovan Hamilton 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN , Patrick Clacks, and Corey Smith Corey Smith 6'2" | 160 lbs | WR Brownsburg | 2024 State IN are all nationally ranked recruits out-wide with the potential to be superstars at the next level.
Tight Ends
The Tight Ends are another great batch of gritty, tough, versatile, and well-coached players who can impact the game all over the field. Whether it be Tysen Smith Tysen Smith 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Bloomington South | 2024 State IN of Bloomington South, Zach Meeks Zach Meeks 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Cathedral | 2024 State IN of Cathedral, or Aidan Steinfeldt Aidan Steinfeldt 6'5" | 220 lbs | TE Bloomington North | 2024 State IN of Bloomington North, the elite TE options some of the best in the entire Midwest.
Offensive Line
I’m bunching all of the linemen together here because that’s how the website has it so I want to be consistent. Whether you’re looking for outside protection or inside help, you can’t go wrong with some of the top recruits nationally ranked in Indiana. Whether it be Ian Moore Ian Moore 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL New Palestine | 2024 State IN , Damola Ajani Damola Ajani 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Speedway | 2024 State IN , Ransom McDermott Ransom McDermott 6'7" | 300 lbs | OL Noblesville | 2024 State IN , Styles Prescod Styles Prescod 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Hamilton Southeastern Highschool | 2024 State IN , Matt Hofer Matt Hofer 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL Valparaiso | 2024 State IN , Jordan King Jordan King 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL North Side | 2024 State IN , or some of the other ranked linemen, Indiana has more than enough options to satisfy any need.
Defensive Linemen
The premier defensive linemen in this class each have their own point where they thrive best. Some are better on the edge, inside, or moving around based on match-ups. They’ve proven to be versatile and create havoc for offenses. William Goodvine III William Goodvine III 6'2" | 245 lbs | DL Westfield | 2024 State IN , Terrelle Elmore Terrelle Elmore 6'2" | 210 lbs | DL West Side | 2024 State IN , Brady Wolf Brady Wolf 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL Fishers | 2024 State IN , Dantu Gardner Jr Dantu Gardner Jr 6'4" | 205 lbs | DL Lawrence North | 2024 State IN , and Mj Campbell Mj Campbell 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL Decatur Central | 2024 State IN only create a small portion of the list of guys who can come in and help a defense right away.
Linebackers
By far one of the most intriguing positions in the state as we head into their Senior year. I feel like some of these guys haven’t even began to fully scratch the surface of their potential which is wild when you see some of the production and raw athletiscm they’ve got. The LBs in the state are led by Nylan Brown Nylan Brown 6'0" | 230 lbs | LB Ben Davis | 2024 State IN , Ralph Rogers, Bradley Gibson Bradley Gibson 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Hobart | 2024 State IN , Owen Bright Owen Bright 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Center Grove | 2024 State IN , and William Harris William Harris 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Park Tudor | 2024 State IN of Park Tudor, but the talent certainly doesn’t end there.
Defensive Backs
The defensive backs in this class fit their position perfectly. Quiet, don’t hear about them often, but if you don’t pay 100% attention to them, they’re going to strike when you least expect it. Aggressive, willing to jump routes, and can run back picks. Guys like Hudauri Hines Hudauri Hines 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Franklin Central | 2024 State IN , Alex Holmes-Gaines Alex Holmes-Gaines 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Lawrence Central | 2024 State IN , Russell Peterson Russell Peterson 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Avon | 2024 State IN , and Donovan Rhodes Donovan Rhodes 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN have been playing like that since they stepped on the field.
ATHs
The ATH’s in this class are fairly talented and most of them play both ways, likely having the option to choose what side they play at the next level. Elite talent and raw ability is the focal point for these guys and they check the boxes. Darryl Morton Darryl Morton 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Lawrence Central | 2024 State IN , Ryan Brotherton Ryan Brotherton 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH East Central | 2024 State IN , Braxton Strong Braxton Strong 6'3" | 235 lbs | ATH Peru | 2024 State IN , Jaren Bush Jaren Bush 6'2" | 185 lbs | ATH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN , and Wyatt Woodall Wyatt Woodall 6'0" | 220 lbs | ATH Southmont | 2024 State IN just to name a few genuienly really good 2 way players that reside quietly in the Hoosier state.
K/P
Big legs, accurate kicks, and cool under pressure are the words most often used to describe the best legs in Indiana. Owen Denny Owen Denny 5'11" | 190 lbs | K Lake Central | 2024 State IN , Keifer Sanderson Keifer Sanderson 5'10" | 165 lbs | K F.J. Reitz Evansville | 2024 State IN , and John Butwin John Butwin 5'10" | 135 lbs | K Terre Haute North Vigo | 2024 State IN as place-kickers with Zach West Zach West 5'6" | 145 lbs | P Eastern Greene | 2024 State IN and Jakob Gump Jakob Gump 6'3" | 200 lbs | P Northrop | 2024 State IN rounding out the punters.
Going through each of the positions being able to highlight a few of the top names at each position is great, but that’s nowhere near a full glimpse of the raw talent in the state of Indiana. Indiana is quietly a top 20 NFL player producer and is producing more and more each year. I certainlty can’t tell the future, but what I can tell you is that there are more stars in Indiana than people realize. Over 300 players ranked in the 2024 class and I’m sure I’m still missing guys! Indiana is LOADED so please check out the full rankings regularly!