Hoosiers Across the NFL: Defensive Standouts Shine in Preseason Finale
Former Hoosiers made their presence felt in the final week of the NFL preseason, especially on defense. Aiden Fisher, Devan Boykin, Marcelino McCrary-Ball and Micah McFadden were among the standouts as roster decisions loom across the league.
How Former Hoosiers Fared in the NFL during the 2023 Regular Season
The 2023 NFL season featured several notable former Hoosiers. Key players included Micah McFadden, who excelled for the Giants, and Cam Jones, a valuable contributor for the Chiefs. Others, like Dan Feeney and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, also had significant roles, while several players navigated injuries and changes in rosters.
Freshman Kaiden Turner Gives Glimpse of Future at Linebacker
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers were without starters Cam Jones and Aaron Casey against Purdue Saturday afternoon, which lead IUto start true freshman Kaiden Turner. Turner ended up leading the Hoosiers with nine total tackles (seven solo). It’s not what IU wanted, but it gives the Hoosiers a glimpse into the future of a player who has been compared to former IU linebacker Micah McFadden.
Social Media Reacts to Micah McFadden Being Drafted by the Giants
Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden was selected in the fifth round by the New York Giants. Here is how social media reacted to the news:
Micah McFadden Drafted in 5th Round by New York Giants
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden was selected in the fifth round (146th overall) of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants. McFadden’s selection extends IU’s draft streak to nine straight years.
McFadden was an anchor on the IU defense the last three seasons and played in 45 games and finished his career with 216 total tackles, 37 tackles for loss and 14 sacks. He has a nose for the ball as well as McFadden had four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as well.
IU Football Players Ready for Days Two and Three of the NFL Draft
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
After a hectic day one of the NFL Draft, we still have six rounds and two more days of action left to complete in Las Vegas. Round 1 saw seven players from the Big Ten drafted, five from the East and two from the West, and all of whom Indiana faced last season.
2022 Spring IUFB Position Battles: Inside Linebacker
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Hoosiers are four practices into their spring session and have hit spring break with 11 practices to go. We continue our look into the position battles happening all over the field for IU. After losing All-American linebacker Micah McFadden to the NFL Draft, IU will have a hole to fill at the middle linebacker position. IU does get Cam Jones back at stinger and there is no battle there. The spring should go a long way into determining who starts the opener against Illinois in the middle of the Hoosiers’ defense.
State of the Room- IUFB Linebackers
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers will have to replace the heart and soul of their linebacker room and defense as Micah McFadden is off to chase his NFL dreams. The Hoosiers will also be under the new direction of defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chad Wilt. While Wilt has not exclusively coached linebackers, he has been a coach for over 20 years and will have Tom Allen calling the plays on defense.
LB Micah McFadden Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Amid the flurry of IU football news over the past few days, another piece of news hit the wire Tuesday as linebacker Micah McFadden has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. McFadden was the heart and soul of the IU defense in 2021 after being named an All-American in 2020.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Linebackers vs. Michigan’s Running Game
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Hoosiers face an extremely tall task on Saturday night as they head to the Big House to face the number seven Michigan Wolverines. Saturday’s matchup to watch will be Indiana linebackers Cam Jones and Micah McFadden against Michigan’s running attack led by Blake Corum and Hasaan Haskins who have combined for 1,435 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. It is a true strength against strength.