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I'll start with Rolijah Hardy, LB, #21 who started many games as a freshman.


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Topic starter Posted : 07/03/2025 9:25 am
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Sammy Jacobs
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What qualifies as a sleeper? There is a lot of expectations for Hardy, but good pick.

I would pick Charlie Becker


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Posted : 07/03/2025 9:34 am
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I wouldn't count Sarratt, Kamara, Fisher, & Ponds, all who our, excellent, fine coaches developed into ALL-Americans


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Topic starter Posted : 07/03/2025 10:13 am
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I'll go with EJ Williams, if he can stay healthy.  He's arguably one of our most naturally talented players, but he's always hurt.  

 

If he stays healthy, he could be a real weapon with Sarratt and Coop already established. 


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Posted : 07/03/2025 10:42 am
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Posted by: @red-hornet

I'll start with Rolijah Hardy, LB, #21 who started many games as a freshman.

Hardy is a very good pick...I love what he could be in IU's defense next to Fisher. Becker and Williams are also very good shouts. 

I tend to lean towards three positions here: pass rush/edge, tight end and running back. We all know about Mikail Kamara but does IU have someone that surprises and jumps forward with 7-8 sacks and another 7-8 tackles for loss? Could that be Daniel Ndukwe? At tight end, the clear answer is Tennessee transfer Holden Staes. He is physically gifted and really intriguing. At running back, the assumption is that Roman Hemby and Lee Beebe are 1-2 but I think Kaelon Black is the forgotten man. He was banged up last season and if he's healthy, I think he has already shown this coaching staff that he's capable of giving them exactly what they want in the backfield. He'll be a part of the rotation, at minimum.

So many other options but if forced to choose one, I'll go Daniel Ndukwe.

 


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Posted : 07/03/2025 10:53 am
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Kelly_32
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Hardy and Becker would've been my first two choices, but since they've been mentioned, I'll go with Mario Landino.  I expect a big jump for him.


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Posted : 07/03/2025 12:06 pm
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Sammy Jacobs
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Lee Beebe as well


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Posted : 07/03/2025 1:16 pm
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MobileHoosier
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Hose Wheeler from WKU.  He's my sleeper pick.  Go Hoosiers!  


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Posted : 07/03/2025 2:44 pm
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MoHoosier
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Offensive Line, led by P. Coogan


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Posted : 07/03/2025 2:50 pm
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  1. Lebron Bond WR

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Posted : 07/03/2025 3:55 pm
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Posted by: @tjinman1987

At running back, the assumption is that Roman Hemby and Lee Beebe are 1-2 but I think Kaelon Black is the forgotten man. He was banged up last season and if he’s healthy, I think he has already shown this coaching staff that he’s capable of giving them exactly what they want in the backfield.

When he got snaps, Black impressed. If he's not being featured, that tells me we have a top notch RB room.


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Posted : 07/03/2025 3:58 pm
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Posted by: @unclemark

Posted by: @tjinman1987

At running back, the assumption is that Roman Hemby and Lee Beebe are 1-2 but I think Kaelon Black is the forgotten man

When he got snaps, Black impressed. If he's not being featured, that tells me we have a top notch RB room.

 

Honestly thought Black looked the best of the RBs in the spring game.

 


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Posted : 07/05/2025 6:46 pm
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From how he looked in the spring game, I'm hoping that Kaiden Turner finally earns himself a chance to be productive on the field.


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Posted : 07/07/2025 10:21 am
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@mobilehoosier   Wheeler would be my pick as well.


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Posted : 07/07/2025 10:59 am
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Kelly_32
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Posted by: @tmft

From how he looked in the spring game, I'm hoping that Kaiden Turner finally earns himself a chance to be productive on the field.

I'm rooting for that kid.

 


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Posted : 07/07/2025 12:02 pm
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