Weekly Recruiting Roundup 5-1-15

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

The Hoosiers coaching staff was out in full force on the recruiting trail this week, traveling all over the country to get a closer look at potential prospects. College football is currently in the midst of its spring evaluation period, April 15th to May 31st, an opportunity for coaches to go watch athletes compete, visits their high schools, and contact the athlete and their parents via letter or telephone. While Indiana did not pick up any new commits, there was not shortage of recruiting news this week as Wilson and his staff extended multiple offers this week to recruits of the 2016 and '17 classes. Among those were at least three athletes from the Lone Star State, including Paddy Fisher, Brayden Stringer, and Taylor Perry. This past week also saw the commitment of some Hoosier targets to conference rivals. Those corresponding tweets and more are below.

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Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

The Hoosiers coaching staff was out in full force on the recruiting trail this week, traveling all over the country to get a closer look at potential prospects. College football is currently in the midst of its spring evaluation period, April 15th to May 31st, an opportunity for coaches to go watch athletes compete, visit their high schools, and contact the athlete and their parents via letter or telephone. While Indiana did not pick up any new commits, there was not shortage of recruiting news this week as Wilson and his staff extended multiple offers this week to recruits of the 2016 and ’17 classes. Among those were at least three athletes from the Lone Star State, including Paddy Fisher, Brayden Stringer, and Taylor Perry. This past week also saw the commitment of some Hoosier targets to conference rivals. Those corresponding tweets and more are below.

Been getting phone calls from our coaches all over the country today finding players #iufb pic.twitter.com/TEA8nnr1HV

— Elliott Wratten (@CoachWratten) April 27, 2015

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Paddy Fisher Pos. ILB Ht 6’2” Wt 215 Class: 2016

Katy, TX (Katy)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1115 Position 44 State 145

Offers – Baylor, Boston College, Colorado State, Houston, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana Tech, Maryland, and Northwestern

Blessed to have received an offer from the University of Indiana today! pic.twitter.com/16Y8KV7bbA

— Paddy Fisher (@FisherPaddy) April 30, 2015

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Congratulations to 2016 DB Gregory Ross on receiving an offer from Indiana University #Hoosiers

— Potomac Wolverines (@PotomacFootball) April 30, 2015

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Gregory Ross Pos. CB Ht 5’9” Wt 155 Class: 2016

Oxon Hill, MD (Potomac)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 912 Position 88 State 22

Offers – Bucknell, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Mssachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina, Old Dominion, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, and Wisconsin

Brayden Stringer Pos. ILB Ht 6’2” Wt 200 Class: 2016

Cypress, TX (Cypress Ranch)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1057 Position 39 State 135

Offers – Boston College, Eastern Michigan, Fresno State, Indiana, Lamar, Louisiana Tech, Nevada, North Texas, Texas Tech, Toledo, Tulsa, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

Blessed to receive and offer from Boston College and the University Of Indiana these past two day🙏🏈 pic.twitter.com/OPQzDZOO5C

— Brayden Stringer (@braydenk0328) April 29, 2015

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Bam Ryan Smith gets offer from Indiana. Hard work and great effort! #WinForever #StayGold

— john rodenberg (@jrody25) April 28, 2015

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Ryan Smith Pos. OL/DL Ht 6’5” Wt 280 Class: 2016

Cincinnati, OH (Moeller)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National NR Position NR State NR

Offers – Indiana

Thayer Munford Pos. OT Ht 6’6” Wt 325 Class: 2017

Cincinnati, OH (LaSalle )

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National NR Position NR State NR

Offers – Cincinatti, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio

https://twitter.com/Big_Grizze62/status/592694045329195010

#Hoosiers become the 1st to offer 2017 Crosby CB Taylor Perry @OnThaLowkey_ #B1G

— Howard Chen 陈定豪 (@TheHoChen) April 27, 2015

Taylor Perry Pos. CB Ht 5’9” Wt 160 Class: 2017

Crosby, TX (Crosby)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National NR Position NR State NR

Offers – Indiana

IN DT Jovan Swann (@_jswann) says #Hawkeyes locked in his Top 5 after Saturday's visit. Story: http://t.co/oMqYrmyUxU pic.twitter.com/TI7rIaVMb4

— Rob Howe (@ByRobHowe) April 26, 2015

Jován Swann Pos. DT Ht 6’3” Wt 255 Class: 2016

Greenwood, IN (Center Grove)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 576 Position 39 State 6

Offers – Ball State, Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Miami (OH), Michgan State, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Northwestern, Purdue, Vanderbilt, and Western Michigan

https://twitter.com/_jswann/status/593186384556462080

West Virginia University joins the list of offers for 2016 Defensive Back A'Shon Riggins. pic.twitter.com/EJUOvLfY87

— Hamilton Football (@BigBlueFB) April 29, 2015

A’Shon Riggins Pos. CB Ht 6’0” Wt 160 Class: 2016

Hamilton, OH (Hamilton)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1139 Postion 109 State 51

Offers – Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Miami (OH), Navy, Nebraska, Ohio, Toledo, Western Michigan, and West Virginia

2016 DB A’Shon Riggins received an offer today from the Naval Academy. pic.twitter.com/GYO3XWdqMr

— Hamilton Football (@BigBlueFB) April 28, 2015

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Ethan Tucky Pos. OLB Ht 6’2” Wt 210 Class: 2016

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 410 Position 30 State 14

Offers – Boston College, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Miami (OH), Ohio, and Toledo

https://twitter.com/akaEthanTucky/status/593403667065151491

Blessed to say i just got another offer from Memphis! ..

— Mike Boykin #90 ® (@mikebfeb_13) April 27, 2015

Michael Boykin Pos. SDE Ht 6’6” Wt 255 Class: 2016

Carrollton, GA (Carrollton)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1316 Position 61 State 99

Offers – Cincinnati, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Louisana-Lafayette, Memphis, North Carolina, and Wake Forest

#ULL offers 2016 Stud DL Mike Boykins (Carrolton HS, GA) @mikebfeb_13 @VarsityPreps @SouthRecruit1

— Coach Warren VPreps (@DemetricDWarren) May 1, 2015

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Tyler Kirtz Pos. WR Ht 6’3” Wt 190 Class: 2016

Brownsburg, IN (Brownsburg)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1408 Position 208 State 23

Offers – Air Force, Army, Ball State, Bowling Green, and Navy

Greatly honored to have received my 5th offer from The United States Naval Academy! pic.twitter.com/cMDLhyehRd

— Tyler Kirtz (@tylerkirtz) April 29, 2015

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Blessed to have received an offer from #UCONN ! pic.twitter.com/R90lx6KonJ

— Emmanuel Rugamba (@BooRadd_) April 28, 2015

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Emmanuel Rugamba Pos. Ht 6’0” Wt 170 Class: 2016

Naperville, IL (Naperville Central)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 735 Position 105 State 17

Offers – Ball State, Boston College, Bowling Green, Connecticut, Illinois, Illinois State, Indiana, Miami (OH), Toledo, and Western Michigan

https://twitter.com/_Austin17_/status/592809757406289920

Austin Andrews Pos. CB Ht 6’1” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Columbus, OH (St. Francis De Sales)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 687 Position 67 State 26

Offers – Boston College, Indiana, Iowa, Kent State, Louisville, Massachusetts, Michigan State, Missouri, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Toledo, Virginia, and Wisconsin

https://twitter.com/_Austin17_/status/593503724238016512

Bowling Green just offered #8 😈🏈🏈 pic.twitter.com/V654YAUydz

— Gerrid Doaks (@gdoaks23) April 24, 2015

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Gerrid Doaks Pos. Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Indianapolis, IN (Lawrence Central)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1353 Position 96 State 19

Offers – Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Indiana, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, and Western Michigan

Patrick Johnson II Pos. Ath Ht 6’0” Wt 185 Class: 2016

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 884 Position 63 State 21

Offers – Boston College, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, James Madsion, Marshall, Michigan State, North Carolina, N.C. State, Oklahoma, Old Dominion, Purdue, Rutgers, Towson, Virginia, and Wisconsin

Truly Blessed🙏🏽😇 to receive an offer from Purdue!🏈💯 #boilermaker #BoilerUp pic.twitter.com/tTTGKKWEoV

— Patrick Johnson II (@PjohnsonII) April 29, 2015

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I’m blessed to announce that I have committed to Northwestern University! Proud to be a part of the Wildcat family! pic.twitter.com/l31Ibxx1wL

— Roderick Campbell Jr (@RC9___) April 29, 2015

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Roderick Campbell Jr. Pos. CB Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Saint Louis, MO (Chaminade College Prep School)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 554 Position 50 State 5

Offers – Arizona State, Cincinnati, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Purdue, and Vanderbilt

Kameron Pickett Pos. RB Ht 5’11” Wt 208 Class: 2016

Suwanee, GA (North Gwinnett)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National Position State

Offers – Air Force, Army, Buffalo, Connecticut, Elon, Georgia State, Jackson State, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Marshall, Miami (OH), Navy, and Southern Miss

I'm honored to say that I have been offered by The University of Connecticut #12 @UConnFootball @UConnHuskies pic.twitter.com/mg3MCdZK7t

— Kam Pickett (@kampic1) April 27, 2015

Like #NWU right now to land 3-star WR Ben Skowronek of Fort Wayne (Ind.) High, who talks June 7 decision date ($) http://t.co/eOx2DMQkVJ

— Anna Adams (@AnnaH247) April 27, 2015

Ben Skowronek Pos. WR Ht 6’3” Wt 195 Class: 2016

Fort Wayne, IN (Homestead)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1020 Position 147 State 14

Offers – Boston College, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Eastern Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Miami (OH), N.C. State, Northwestern, Ohio, Purdue, Toledo, and Western Michigan

Collin Miller Pos. OLB Ht 6’3” Wt 225 Class: 2016

Fishers, IN (Hamilton Southeastern)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1189 Position 82 State 15

Offers – Ball State, Bowling Green, East Carolina, Illinois, Illinois State, Indiana, Miami (OH), Purdue, Syracuse, Toledo, and Virginia

https://twitter.com/C_millz97/status/592793822935052288

#Oklahoma #Sooners have offered 2017 Brownsburg HS QB Hunter Johnson.

— Matthew Weaver (@MB_Weaver) April 26, 2015

Hunter Johnson Pos. QB Ht 6’3” Wt 197 Class: 2017

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 9 Position 1 State 1
Offers – Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Miami, Miami (OH), Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, and Western Michigan

Noah Davis Pos. TE Ht 6’5” Wt 230 Class: 2016
Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 802 Position 35 State 37
Offers – Arkansas, Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Miami (OH), Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Toledo, Wake Forest, and Western Kentucky

https://twitter.com/N_Davis88/status/592352430060392449

Tre Bryant Pos. RB Ht 5’10” Wt 195 Class: 2016

Saint Louis, MO (Christian Brothers College)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 1216 Position 83 State 13

Offers – Ball State, Buffalo, Indiana, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, North Dakota State, Northwestern, Syracuse, UNLV, and Western Michigan

https://twitter.com/TreBryant_8/status/591402089521131520

https://twitter.com/TreBryant_8/status/591033020594786304

I am blessed to have received my 10th offer from South Dakota State today! #JackRabbits pic.twitter.com/3j18RCH30I

— Tre Bryant (@TreBryant_8) April 29, 2015

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I am blessed to have received my 11th offer from Western Michigan today! #Broncos pic.twitter.com/VrghgVBtoF

— Tre Bryant (@TreBryant_8) April 30, 2015

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Barrington Wade Pos. RB Ht 6’1” Wt 208 Class: 2016

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 773 Position 57 State 19

Offers – Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Iowa, and Western Michigan

Illinois RB/LB Barrington Wade names Iowa his favorite http://t.co/uFhVGHZCzy #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/rkYyvyXHFS

— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) April 26, 2015

Blessed and beyond humble to receive an offer from Texas tech University. #Raiders 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/ipSZCgrWfF

— ⚡️⚡️Terry Wilson⚡️⚡️ (@GLAProdigy) April 28, 2015

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Terry Wilson Pos. QB Ht 6’3” Wt 187 Class: 2016

Oklahoma City, OK (Del City)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 964 Position 25 State 10

Offers – Arizona State, Arkansas State, Colorado, Houston, Indiana, Memphis, Nebraska, New Mexico State, Texas Tech, and UNLV

Abdul Adams Pos. RB Ht 5’11” Wt 205 Class: 2016

Washington, DC (Woodson H.D.)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 624 Position 47 State 6

Offers – Boston College, Charlotte, Conneticut, East Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Marshall, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Old Dominion, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Rutgers, Temple, Tennessee, Towson, Virginia, and West Virgnia

https://twitter.com/Abdul_Adams7/status/591763136090214401

I have decided to commit to the University of Purdue 🚂💨 #BoilerUp

— ✈J- Glizzy✈ (@JoshHayes_8) May 1, 2015

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Josh Hayes Pos. CB Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Indianapolis, IN (Pike)

247Sports Composite:

Rankings: National 800 Position 76 State 12

Offers – Purdue

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