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Signing Day 2015: Camion Patrick

The Hoosiers made it a point of emphasis to add some big-bodied receivers this recruiting cycle and East  MISSISSIPPI'S CAMION PATRICK FITS THE MOLD. PHOTO CREDIT - SCOUT.COM                                                                                                                           

Camion Patrick, WR, East Mississippi CC, Knoxville, TN, 247 Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star

Coach Wilson announced via Twitter that East Mississippi Community College wide receiver Camion Patrick would be joining Indiana’s 2015 recruiting class. The Hoosiers worked hard to add some bigger-bodied receivers to the team during this recruiting cycle and at 6-foot 2, 215, Patrick definitely fits that mold.

#B1G #BOOM - #iufb Welcomes @Suerte_Siete_ to #HoosierNation! WR Camion Patrick of National Champion East Mississippi JC has Signed w/ IU

— Kevin Wilson (@IUCoachWilson) February 4, 2015

The talented wide-out had an outstanding 2014 season, catching 42 passes for 631 yards and 12 TDs for a Lion’s team that went undefeated and won the NJCAA Championship. Patrick was a former four-star commit to Tennessee out of high school in the 2013 class, however things did not work out and landed at East Mississippi Community College. Having only played one season for East Mississippi, the future Hoosier pass-catcher has three years of eligibility remaining. 

Patrick’s combination of size and experience will give him an opportunity to contribute immediately for the Hoosiers. “My size has been a key to my success, I'm not your average-sized outside receiver, and that really helps when you're going up against defensive backs who sometimes are 5-8 and 175 pounds," the talented receiver said in a December interview with the Knoxville News Sentinel. He puts his physical assets to good use in his highlight tape, winning contested balls by over powering smaller defensive backs.

He is the  8th best JUCO wide receiver in the nation and also held offers from Tennessee and Kansas State. 

Signing Day 2015: Reakwon Jones

Written By Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

Reakwon Jones, ILB, Mosely HS, Lynn Haven, FL, 247 Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star

After de-committing from Florida Atlantic on January 4th, Jones verbally committed to the Hoosiers on January 19th after a visit that same weekend. Although, it wasn’t necessarily in his plans to pledge so quickly. “Going up there, I didn’t plan on committing, but I’ve always really liked it,” Jones said. “They’re on a positive path. I talked to the coaches and just being around the players and them taking me in as if I’m already on the team and treating me like a teammate was great,” Jones said in an interview with the News Herald. He had an outstanding season for Mosely High School, recording 124 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, five sacks and two interceptions. His efforts were awarded by being selected for the Associated Press Florida All-State 5A First-Team. Jones has drawn some comparisons to the Hoosiers’ freshman standout linebacker, Tegray Scales. Both exhibit great instincts and possess elite athleticism. Jones also has a knack for locating the ball and is capable of slipping blocks, as demonstrated in his highlight reel. With only four scholarship inside linebackers returning for the Hoosiers, Indiana might have hard time of keeping this Florida native off the field next fall. “The plan is for me is to come in and compete with the other guys they have and play my role,” he said. “They said all five should get significant playing time. I’ve just got to know all the stuff, and if I do that then I’ll have a chance to get a starting spot.” In addition to offers from Indiana and Florida Atlantic, Jones also has offers Alabama state, Alcorn State, Buffalo, California, Charleston Southern, Georgia Southern, Jacksonville State, Marshall, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Toledo, and Troy. In the 2015 class, Jones is the 282nd best player in the state of Florida.

Signing Day 2015: Andre Brown

Written By Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

Andre Brown, ATH, Columbia HS, Decatur, GA, 247 Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star

Brown committed to the Hoosiers on August 13th after de-committing from Georgia Southern. Brown played both quarterback and safety during his senior year and excelled on both sides of the ball. Brown, who will likely project as a defensive back at the next level, recorded 63 tackles, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles in 2014. He is a smart player on and off the field as he has offers from three Ivy League schools. As a quarterback Brown completed 70.3 percent of his passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 474 yards and another nine touchdowns on the ground. Brown is a terrific athlete who could possibly play right away for the Hoosiers. At 6-0/187 pounds Brown has the size to play Big Ten football. One of the knocks on Brown is his 4.69 40-yard dash time. He is not slow by any means, but he may not possess the speed needed to play corner at the next level. Brown received offers from Duke, Minnesota, Wake Forrest, Kentucky, Harvard, Syracuse, and Marshall.