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Weekly Recruiting Roundup 5-8-15

Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

It has been an incredibly busy week for Coach Wilson and his staff, racking up the frequent flyer miles as they travel all over the country identifying and evaluating talented athletes, searching for the team's next "Boom." The Hoosiers were particularly active in SEC country, extending multiple offers in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. The team did not stop there, however, offering prospects in conference opponents' backyards. 

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Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)

It has been an incredibly busy week for Coach Wilson and his staff, racking up the frequent flyer miles as they travel all over the country identifying and evaluating talented athletes, searching for the team’s next “Boom.” The Hoosiers were particularly active in SEC country, extending multiple offers in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. The team did not stop there however, offering multiple prospects in conference opponents’ backyards.

Coach McCullough was out searching for the Hoosiers next big talent at running back, looking to leverage the success the team had at the position this past fall. Among those who received offers were Texas’ Darius Anderson, Alabama’s Tyus Flakes, and Florida’s Elijah Mack. The Hoosiers also extended an offer to an all-purpose back out of Alabama, Demetrius Davis. Clearly, the team has no shortage of options at the spot.

Although the Hoosiers took themselves out of the running for dual threat quarterback Terry Wilson when they picked up Peyton Ramsey’s commitment, I have remained interested in Wilson’s recruitment. This week the Oklahoma native committed to Nebraska. The Hoosiers are slated to meet up with the Cornhuskers in the 2016 and 2019 seasons. So while Wilson could see action during his first season on campus, there is a greater chance that the Hoosiers will have to gameplan for the dynamic athlete as he enters his fourth season with the program in 2019. Granted, all this is dependent on him staying committed to Nebraska and developing into a Big Ten starting caliber quarterback.

Those corresponding tweets and more below.

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Tyus Flakes Pos. RB Ht 5’11” Wt 195 Class: 2016

Auburn, AL (Auburn)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 446 Position 29 State 15

Offers – Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Cincinnati, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, Jacksonville State, Marshall, Mercer, North Texas, Samford, South Alabama, and Southern Miss

Marquis Smith Pos. ATH Ht 6’0″ Wt 170 Class: 2016

Ypsilanti, MI (Ypsilanti)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 1335 Position 94 State 37

Offers – Eastern Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, and Toledo

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LaRonde Liverpool Pos. OLB Ht 6’3″ Wt 225 Class: 2016

Virginia Beach, VA (Landstown)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 939 Position 67 State 33

Offers – Indiana, North Carolina State, Old Dominion, Virginia, and Wake Forest

Kurtis Beaman Pos. DT Ht 6’1″ Wt 300 Class: 2016

Birmingham, AL (Huffman)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Arkansas State, Indiana, Memphis, South Alabama, Southern Miss, and Western Kentucky

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Khalil Bryant Pos. S Ht Wt Class: 2016

Jacksonville, FL (First Coast)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Indiana, Kent State, Louisianna-Lafayette, North Carolina, and Wake Forest

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Keldric Preston Pos. WDE Ht 6’4″ Wt 240 Class: 2016

Tampa, FL (Robinson)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 1175 Position 69 State 158

Offers – FIU, FAU, Indiana, Louisville, Marshall, Miami, Mississippi State, Rutgers, South Florida, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky, and Wisconsin

Brandon Randle Pos. OLB Ht 6’2″ Wt 215 Class: 2016

Battle Creek, MI (Battle Creek Central)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 648 Position 49 State 17

Offers – Bowling Green, Buffalo, Indiana, Kent State, Miami (OH), Michigan State, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Toledo, and Western Michigan

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Rashawn Battle Pos. OLB Ht 6’3″ Wt 200 Class: 2016

Hawley, PA (Wallenpaupack Area Hs)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 1333 Position 87 State 34

Offers – Boston College, Indiana, Ohio, Old Dominion, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, and Syracuse

Davis Mills Pos. Pro QB Ht 6-3 Wt 189 Class: 2017

Norcross, GA (Greater Atlanta Christian School)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstarsstars

Rankings: National 126 Position 5 State 14

Offers – Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, and West Virginia

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Jean Marcellus Pos. OT Ht 6’4″ Wt 282 Class: 2017

Tampa, FL (Jefferson)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Cincinnati, Indiana, and Miami

Elijah Mack Pos. RB Ht 5’11” Wt 195 Class: 2016

Punta Gorda, FL (Charlotte)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National Position State

Offers – Arizona, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Connecticut East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Georgia Southern, Indiana, UCF, and USF

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Darius Anderson Pos. RB Ht 5’10” Wt 182 Class: 2016

Rosenberg, TX (George Ranch)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 617 Position 46 State 84

Offers – California, Colorado, Houston, Indiana, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, SMU, Texas, and Tulsa

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Zo Bridges Pos. OLB Ht 6’2″ Wt 210 Class: 2016

Opelika, AL (Opelika)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 743 Position 55 State 30

Offers – Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Cincinnati, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Kentucky, Marshall, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, South Alabama, Southern Miss, Troy, and Western Kentucky

Demetrius Davis Pos. APB Ht 5’10” Wt 175 Class: 2016

Birmingham, AL (Huffman)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, South Alabama, Southern Miss, and Western Kentucky

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Malick Mbodj Pos. WR Ht 6’4″ Wt 188 Class: 2016

Lithonia, GA (Arabia Mountain)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 740 Position 110 State 71

Offers – Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Georgia State, Indiana, Jacksonville State, Miami (OH), Navy, South Alabama, Syracuse, Troy, UCF, USF, and Wake Forest

Elijah Johnson Pos. OT Ht 6’5″ Wt 315 Class: 2016

Hyattsville, MD (DeMatha Catholic)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Boston College, Connecticut, East Carolina, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Old Dominion, Rutgers, San Diego State, Temple, Wake Forest, West Virginia, and Western Michigan

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Joshua Drayden Pos. CB Ht 5’11 Wt 175 Class: 2016

Dallas, TX (Bishop Dunne)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 960 Position 94 State 124

Offers – Arkansas State, Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Rice, SMU, Texas State, and Toledo

Ross Blacklock Pos. DT Ht 6’3″ Wt 326 Class: 2016

Missouri City, TX (Elkins)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 577 Position 40 State 77

Offers – Freson State, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana Tech, Miami, Missouri, and Texas Tech

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Jaquan Henderson Pos. S Ht 6’1″ Wt 195 Class: 2017

Covington, GA (Newton)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Indiana, Kentucky, UCLA, and UNLV

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

Brownsburg, IN (Brownsburg)

247Sports Composite: starsstars

Rankings: National 1431 Position 214 State 23

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

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Toks Akinribade Pos. RB Ht 6’0” Wt 210 Class: 2016

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 802 Position 62 State 12

Offers – Ball State, Boston College, Bowling Green, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Miami (OH), Michigan, Ohio, Purdue, Toledo, and Western Michigan

Craig Watts Jr. Pos. S Ht 6’0” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Saint Petersburg, FL (Admiral Farragut Academy)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstarsstars

Rankings: National 280 Position 14 State 51

Offers – Akron, Alabama, Arizona, Boston College, Colorado, Colorado State, Connecticut, Florida, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisville, Marshall, Miami, Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Syracuse, Temple, UCF, UAB, Wake Forest, and Wisconsin

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

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 883 Position 62 State 21

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

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

Indianapolis, IN (Lawrence Central)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 781 Position 56 State 9

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

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Kiante Enis Pos. RB Ht 6’1” Wt 180 Class: 2016

Winchester, IN (Winchester Community)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 766 Position 57 State 8

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

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

Oxon Hill, MD (Potomac)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 912 Position 88 State 22

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

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

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 410 Position 30 State 14

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

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

Carrollton, GA (Carrollton)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 1331 Position 60 State 102

Offers – Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Louisana-Lafayette, Marshall, Memphis, Missouri, North Carolina, USF, Wake Forest, and Wisconsin

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

Cypress, TX (Cypress Ranch)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 1066 Position 41 State 134

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

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Brock Miller Pos. ILB Ht 6’4” Wt 210 Class: 2016

Vero Beach, FL (John Carroll)

247Sports Composite: NR

Rankings: National N/A Position N/A State N/A

Offers – Boise State, Bowling Green, California, Duke, Florida Atlantic, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Marshall, North Carolina State, Northwestern, South Alabama, South Florida, Toledo, and Wake Forest

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

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 775 Position 58 State 19

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

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

Oklahoma City, OK (Del City)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 971 Position 25 State 10

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

Alex Gellerstedt Pos. OT Ht 6’7” Wt 270 Class: 2016

Dublin, OH (Dublin Coffman)

247Sports Composite: starsstarsstars

Rankings: National 945 Position 83 State 14

Offers – Cincinnati, Duke, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami (OH), North Carolina, Northwestern, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest, and West Virginia

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