We had to have Blake as our Run After the Catch Build. It seemed like he spent over half the season as an RB for PdC. That experience running through the trenches has helped him out in space. He understands how to make defenders miss, has the speed to beat pursuit angles, and will run angry. Having an athlete who can win with speed or power when he gets out in space gives the defense so much trouble, and that is what Thiry has to offer. The Indiana commit is going to be so fun to watch as he learns and develops at the TE position.

Stats: 25 Carries, 193 Yards, 2 TDs, 4 Receptions, 46 Yards, 5 Tackles

The top recruit in this game, and one of the best in the state was Blake Thiry Blake Thiry 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Prairie du Chien | 2025 State WI . The TE commit was used mostly in the backfield. At the HS level Blake has the athleticism and power to honestly thrive anywhere, so getting him involved in the run game was definitely a smart plan this season. Blake’s big, powerful frame was a load to bring down all night long. He flashed the ability to power over defenders or throw them aside with a powerful stiff arm. The speed was there to get to the edge too. The receiving reps we got to see were also impressive. Blake was able to show that he could use his body to create separation. We also saw his strong hands rip the ball away from a DB at one point. I can’t wait to see him develop as a TE at the Power 4 level. Good luck at the next level, Blake!

Back to Wisconsin and their incredibly talented 2025 TE class. These dudes are not only standouts on the gridiron, but all have decorated track backgrounds bordering and crossing into freaky territory when you combine it with their size. Prairie Du Chien’s Blake Thiry, a recent Indiana Hoosier commit, plays RB, WR, TE, and LB at 6’4, 220 lbs., and he’s also a nationally-rated long snapper to complete the three-phase trifecta. As I mentioned, the track times are quite impressive, especially given the events that Thiry competes in. He’s PRed with a 14.89 110M hurdle, 40.08 300M hurdle, 22’4.25″ long jump, and 45’10.25″ triple jump, qualifying for state and medaling in all four of those events, including breaking his own school record in the triple jump with that aforementioned jump. Thiry earned 10 D1 offers for his efforts, and also owns a 470 lb. squat, 280 lb. bench, and 290 lb. clean. Indiana got a big-time steal here.

As mentioned, Thiry is a three-phase contributor whose speed, dynamic ability, and contested catch prowess are all very impressive for a 6’4, 220 lber., and backs up the great track times and P4 commitment status in only a couple reps of his junior film. The 2023 Conference Player of the Year, as well as an All-State selection as both a TE and OLB, Thiry caught 35 passes for 620 yards and 6 TDs (17.7 YPC average) as well as 1,184 rushing yards and 19 TDs on a 9.8 YPC average as a junior with PDCHS. He displays excellent 50/50 ball and high-pointing ability, using noticeable bounce, timing, concentration, ball skills, and body control to pluck the ball right out of the air over sometimes multiple helpless DBs. I also like his big catch radius and strong hands, and his speed and burst as a route runner flash freakiness against small-school Wisconsin competition. The top-end speed can help him win vertically and take the top off the defense. Thiry also bounces off tackle attempts like a pinball machine as a RB and demonstrates great contact balance and takes advantage of his long and powerful legs that help him slip through tackle attempts. Matchup nightmare for various reasons, I think Indiana got a major recruiting win and sleeper here.