South Putnam linebacker Keenan Mowery Keenan Mowery 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB South Putnam | 2027 State IN -Shields was one of the top tacklers in the country last year, racking up an eye-popping 251 tackles and 5.5 sacks to boot last season. Constantly around the football, Mower-Shields is very instinctive, fast, flows to the ball and possesses great range. South Putnam’s chances to return to Lucas Oil Stadium to defend their state title will be huge with him coming back.

Might be the most underrated recruit in a long time. Shocking he hasn’t yet landed a Division I FBS offer despite being the nation’s second-leading tackler in 2025 and leading South Put to a state championship victory.

Keenan Mowery Keenan Mowery 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB South Putnam | 2027 State IN -Shields is finally generating recruiting buzz. He is an outstanding and highly-productive linebacker with the size and frame to be a legitimate Division I prospect; with his range, speed and athleticism, he flies to the football and plays on a state championship-winning program. Mowery picked up an offer from Butler, but expect more to come for the prospect who totaled 251 tackles last year, which ranked second in the nation.

Keenan Mowery Keenan Mowery 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB South Putnam | 2027 State IN -Shields is a vastly underrated prospect. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker is big, tough, physical, strong and very productive; he finished second in the country in tackles last season with 251 total and 143 solo. Mowery-Shields has great range, closing speed, instincts and explosiveness. Having seen him live, I am shocked college coaches did not offer during the contact period. Mowery-Shields has huge upside as a recruit.

Keenan Mowery Keenan Mowery 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB South Putnam | 2027 State IN -Shields, a Class of 2027 recruit, is around the ball no matter where he is. Mowery-Shields forced a fumble in the first half, can shed blocks and use his sheer size, bulk and frame to rip and disengage off blockers. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Class of 2027 recruit is second in the country in tackles and is deserving of Division I attention.

Mowery is a highly productive LB who has not slowed down with his production and how he plays the game. He sees the game well and doesn’t hesitate when he commits. His instincts are as good as they come, which is why he’s always there to make the play. He ended Friday with 27 total tackles, 14 of which were solos.

Mowery-Shields didn’t just lead the state in tackles last season; he led the nation in tackles. With a whopping 238 tackles, there’s no doubt about it: the 6-foot-3, 235-pound outside linebacker from South Putnam knows how to be around the football. What’s more: he added four forced fumbles and 2.5 sacks. He has tremendous instincts, is quick to read and react on the move, and has great range. His size-speed combination will make him a top prospect in recruiting after his upcoming junior year.

Excellent size/frame, height. Interested to see how he develops over the next few years. Has great instincts, flows to ball, can be a real thumper.

Mowery had a fairly productive freshman year that showcased he belonged, but the jump he made from year 1 to year 2 was astounding. As a freshman, he put up 109 tackles, 45 being solos, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, 4 passes deflected, and 3 forced fumbles. As a sophomore, he nearly tripled, yes, tripled, that production. 238 total tackles, 132 being solos, 18 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, 11 hurries, 1 interception, and 8 forced fumbles.