Weekly Recruiting Roundup: September 20, 2020

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Written by Amanda Pavelka (@AmandaPavelka3)

Friday night another future Hoosier, four-star wide receiver Jaquez Smith, kicked off his high school football season and led his team to victory. Five of the eight Indiana football 2021 commits who suited up this weekend helped their team to win. Here is how the future Hoosiers performed in week five of high school football’s return.

Jordyn Williams 

3-star recruit from Cedar Hill, Texas. 6’1”, 182 lbs Wide Receiver. National Player Rank: 802nd. Position Rank: 116th. State Rank: 112th.

Totaled 231 yards on 9 catches and 2 touchdowns in Trinity Christian’s 44-40 away non-conference loss to Bryant. Williams also played at free safety, and had a solo tackle and an interception for a 40-yard return. Watch highlights here.

Joshua Sales

3-star recruit from Brownsburg, Indiana. 6’6”, 285 lb Offensive Tackle. National Player Rank: 603rd. Position Rank: 48th. State Rank: 10th.

Key player in Brownsburg’s huge 42-6 away conference win over Fishers. Watch Sales’ Friday night highlights here.

Donaven McCulley

4-star recruit from Indianapolis, Indiana. 6’5”, 195 lb Quarterback. National Player Rank: 320th. Position Rank: 12th. State Rank: 3rd.

McCulley led Lawrence North offense to score four touchdowns that was not enough against Carmel who defeated LN at home 36-34.

Vinny Fiacable

3-star recruit from Fort Wayne, Indiana. 6’4”, 300 lb Offensive Guard. National Player Rank: 1100th. Position Rank: 53rd. State Rank: 18th. 

Helped Bishop Dwenger’s offense to a 31-21 away conference victory over Carroll on Friday night.

Aaron Steinfeldt

3-star recruit from Bloomington, Indiana. 6’5”, 230 lb Tight End. National Player Rank: 736th. Position Rank: 36th. State Rank: 13th.

Had 5 catches for 72 yards in Bloomington North’s 24-21 away victory over Terre Haute North Vigo. See Steinfeldt’s highlights here.

Steinfeldt on bouncing back this week and his best game this season: “It feels good getting more touches this game— but the only stat I truly care about it the W. Even though we played a sloppy game as a team we still found a way to win. And that shows how tough and determined we are as a team.”

Larry Smith III

3-star recruit from Jacksonville, Florida. 5’10”, 170 lb Safety. National Player Rank: 588th. Position Rank: 44th. State Rank: 87th. 

Struggled with Lowndes’ offense in Friday’s away nonconference matchup, where Oakleaf fell 37-17. See Smith’s highlights here.

Cooper Jones

3-star recruit from Valparaiso, Indiana. 6’6”, 245 lb Defensive End. National Player Rank: 427th. Position Rank: 29th. State Rank: 4th. 

Jones led Valparaiso to 30-21 victory over rival Chesterton Friday night.

Jaquez Smith

4-star recruit from Atlanta, Georgia. 6’1”, 190 lb Wide Receiver. National Player Rank: 173rd. Position Rank: 31st. State Rank: 17th.

Helped Westlake to 27-7 victory over Creekside in their home opener Friday night.


The following future Hoosiers did not play this week or are set to kick off their seasons in the upcoming weeks:

Jordan Grier 

3-star recruit from Ellenwood, Georgia. 6’0”, 185 lb Safety. National Player Rank: 1149th. Position Rank: 79th. State Rank: 105th. 

Cedar Grove kicks off the 2020 season at Milton on Friday, 10/2.

David Holloman

3-star recruit from Auburn Hills, Michigan. 5’11”, 200 lb Running Back. National Player Rank: 1027th. Position Rank: 68th. State Rank: 29th.

Michigan reinstated high school football on Thursday, allowing first games to be played 9/17. Avonsdale’s first game is 10/2 at Athens.


Two future Hoosiers’ senior football season have been postponed until spring:

Trenten Howland 

3-star recruit from Joliet, Illinois. 6’2”, 218 lb Athlete. National Player Rank: 733rd. Position Rank:  51st. State Rank: 22nd.

Maurice Freeman

3-star recruit from Chesapeake, Virginia.  6’0”, 190 lb Safety. National Player Rank: 1154th. Position Rank: 94th. State Rank: 30th. 


No high school football season:

James Evans

2-star recruit from Auckland, New Zealand. 6’1”, 207 lb Punter. Position Rank: 12th. 

Hoosier Huddle is here to keep you updated on the 2021 recruiting class and their performances. Check back every week for our recruiting roundup. 

All player rankings are from 247Sports.