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Indiana Football: Ranking the Biggest Losses to the 2026 NFL Draft

Sammy Jacobs
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Besides Fernando, I think it would be Aiden. He was a great leader of the team and heart of the defense. Jones has big shoes to fill. 


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Posted : 04/30/2026 7:34 am
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@iu-fan-1989 Yeah, the biggest loss isn't in an individual player, it's in the leadership and character that last year's roster had. Guys like Fernando, Fisher, Coogan, Nowakowski, Sarratt, Cooper and Ponds were big leaders for the team and their position. I think we've done a great job replacing the athletes, but how well they can fill that character and leadership void is what's really crucial.


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Posted : 04/30/2026 11:32 am
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Sammy Jacobs
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@kkott I agree, but you have some good leadership and glue pieces back as well


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Topic starter Posted : 04/30/2026 12:00 pm
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Aside from Mendoza, Ponds might be the most difficult to replace. Not too many shutdown corners around.


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Posted : 04/30/2026 12:55 pm
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