If you’re recruiting players to get after the quarterback, there’s no shortage of pass rushers in the Hoosier State. The 2025 class is deep with long, rangy, athletic edge rushers who can make plays and put offenses in long down situations.
Mariyon Dye – Elkhart
An explosive edge playmaker with a college ready frame at 6’5 245-pounds. The Elkhart standout stands at 25 collegiate offers to play at the next level and should surpass that number by the end of the Spring evaluation period. Top ranked programs like Michigan, Miami, Georgia, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Oregon have extended offers.
Damien Shanklin – Warren Central
Turn on the tape and it’s easy to see why college scouts are coveting the Warren Central prospect. Shanklin possesses a very quick first step and can bend the edge effortlessly. He currently stands at 20 offers, including Notre Dame, USC, Texas, and Michigan.
Tyrone Burris Jr – Warren Central
The other bookend for the Warren Central Warriors is making a name for himself and has earned 15 scholarship offers as a result of his on-the-field performance. At 6’4, Burrus Jr is a prototype edge player and programs like Indiana, Michigan State, and Iowa agree.
Landon Brooks – Delta
Though his name isn’t mentioned as much as it should be, Brooks is an elite football player. At 6’6 he moves like a small forward. Long, rangy, and plays a physical brand of football. Most recently, the Delta High prospect earned a three-star ranking. His early offers include Missouri, Purdue, West Virginia, Indiana and Michigan State.
Israel Oladipupo – Noblesville
Oladipupo has the MAC’s full attention as the Noblesville prospect has earned 7 offers from the conference teams. The B1G conference teams are taking notice and he’s currently hearing from Indiana, Minnesota, Louisville, and West Virginia.
Anthony Ludington – Lawrence North
Ludington is a name to know if you’ve been living under a rock. The 6’4 230-pound Edge playmaker has a great get-off, uses his hands at the point of attack, and possesses great instincts to be around the football. To date, Ball State, Akron, Bowling Green, and Toledo have extended offers.
Gian Carter – Lawrence Central
It’s been a busy January for Carter landed his first two FBS offers from Ball State and Toledo, respectively. The 6’4 230-pound prospect blasted onto the scene this past fall with 5.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss. Expect Carter’s recruitment to pick up.
Ifeoluwa Adeoba II – Pike
Miami (OH) is an early offer for Adeoba II, and other programs like Minnesota, Virginia Tech, and Indiana are taking an interest in the Pike High prospect.
Uchenyo Jedidiah Ojata – Carmel
Ojata like others in this class possesses exceptional athletic abilities and is probably one of the fastest in the position group. His versatility at 6’5 makes him an intriguing prospect. Currently holds offers from West Virginia and Toledo, with more on the horizon.
James Wilhelm – Noblesville and Payton Foley – Greenfield-Central are two prospects that will eventually land their first division one offers.