Recruiting Reset: Catch up With Indiana Football's 2018 Class

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Written by Kris Shankle

As we enter the final quarter of the 2017 regular season and just about a month away from the early signing period we wanted to refresh the Hoosier Nation with the 2018 Indiana Football recruiting class.

Ronnie Walker (Hopewell, VA)- 247 composite: 324 The 4 star running back has helped lead Hopewell to a 6-3 (4-2) record with 852 rushing yards on the year

James Head (Southridge High School, FL)-247 composite: 635. The defensive end has been a big reason why his team stands at 4-3 (3-1). No stats are available for Head, but his team will take Dr. Krop next.

Aidan Rafferty (Gonzaga, Washington)- 247 composite: 650. As an offensive tackle that only plays offense, stats are heard to come by. His team does own an impressive record of 7-2 (3-1). Rafferty and company will take on rival St. John's this weekend.

Reese Taylor (Ben Davis, IN)- 247 composite: 675. As many around the state know, Taylor is a finalist for Mr. Football for the state of Indiana. He has led Ben Davis to a 10-0 (7-0) record heading into this weekends sectional game against Warren Central (Won). Though a definitive position hasn’t been established for next year, this year he has demanded respect under center even leading Ben Davis to a to- 10 national ranking with 40 touchdowns and counting on the year.

Madison Norris (Hamilton Southeastern, IN)- 247 composite: 803. Though on the field, Madison hasn't had the success he envisioned, he does still have 38 tackles from the defensive end position on the year. His team fell to Fishers to end the year with a 3-7(2-4) record.

Aaron Casey (Alexander,GA)-247 composite: 840. Casey has been an absolute ball hawk as a defensive back for Alexander, with 93 tackles on the year and 5 interceptions. His team is 6-3 (5-2) heading into their matchup with Douglas County. 

Gavin McCabe (Marist, IL)-247 composite: 899. McCabe has played a huge role in his team starting 10-0(7-0). McCabe, from the linebacker spot has recorded 71 tackles including 12 for a loss to go along with 4 sacks. His team is still waiting on a official date, but does have an opponent in Curie.


Miles Marshal l(Park view, GA)- 247 composite: 932. Marshall has had a successful senior year and closing in on his 1,000 yard goal, with 800 yards to go along with 12 touchdowns. Parkview is 6-3(4-1) heading into their matchup with Central Gwinett.

Cam Jones(St. Benedict's, TN)- 247 composite: 1024. St. Benedict's is 7-3(0-3) heading into their sectional game against Memphis University. Cam has 868 total yards to go along with 13 touchdowns. 

Jaylin Williams (Germantown, TN)- 247 composite: 1071. Germantown has marched to a 10-0(3-0) record going into the sectional game against Houston. No stats available for Jaylin, but he was named a finalist for Mr. Football in Tennessee. 

Nick Marozas (Brother Rice, IL) -247 composite: 1129. No stats available, but his Brother Rice squad has had a disappointing season as their record is 2-7(0-4).

Matt Bjorson (Hinsdale Central, IL)- 247 composite: 1237. Bjorson hasn't been very involved in the offense, but does have 2 touchdowns on limited chances. Heading into their matchup with Loyola Academy, Hinsdale owns a 9-2(5-1) record.

T.J Ivy (Marist, IL)-247 composite: 1266. Ivy, though not a high volume, does have 17 catches in which 7 have been touchdowns with 17 ypc. Marist as stated above is 10-0(7-0) heading into the matchup with Curie.

Elijah Rodgers (Blacksburg, SC)-247 composite: 1390. Rodgers team holds a 8-1(5-0) record heading into their matchup with rival, Christiansburg. Rodgers plays DB for Blacksburg.

Jordan Jusevitch (Lowell, IN)-247 composite: 1434. As is the case with Taylor, Jusevitch is well known around the state and lots could be said about his play this year. Playing both sides of the ball, Jusevitch has 759 all purpose yards on offense and 80 tackles, 3 sacks and 5 interceptions to rise his career total to 17. Lowell 11-0 plays #10 Griffith for the sectional championship. Not surprising, Jusevitch is also a candidate for Mr. Football in Indiana.

Jacolby Hewitt (Cordova, TN)- 247 composite: 1609. Jacolby has made plays all over the field as he has 13 touchdowns and 962 yards on only 48 catches with an outstanding 20 ypc. Cordova is 8-2(4-0) heading into their game with Memphis Central.

Charles Campbel l(University School of Jackson, TN)- 247 composite: 1793 #9 kicker. Campbell, was named a US Army All American and has done the kicking and punting for his team, leading them to a 6-4(5-1) record. Campbell is 28 of 31 on the year and has scored 43 points with a long of 50 yards.

Micah McFadden (Plant, FL)- 247 composite: 1858. Heading into Senior Night for McFadden's team holding a 8-1(6-0) record, McFadden has a eye popping number of tackles with 126. Also has 5 sacks to go along with 2 touchdowns on the other side of the ball as he isn't just a tackling machine from the linebacker spot. 

Shamar Jones (Greater Johnstown, PA)- 247 composite: 2313. Shamar has had a pretty good senior season as he has recorded 73 tackles playing all over the defensive line. He has 9 TFL as well as 2 sacks. As a testament to his athletic ability, he has added a interception as well. Greater Johnstown is 7-3(6-3) heading into their sectional game against Bradford.