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STATE CHAMPS! SCOUT TEAM: IN Blog, Versatility Is Key — IHSAA football player power rankings (defensive hybrids)
The Top 15 IHSAA “Hybrid” Football Players On Defense (LB/S) — Winter 2021
1 Jeff Utzinger (Indianapolis Cathedral 6-2, 205 Jr.) — Power, intelligence, instinct, leadership ability, the epitome of a primetime performer.
2 Rowan Zolman (East Noble 6-5, 205 Jr.) — Raw potential personified, checks all the boxes.
3 Ebon Person (Ft. Wayne Wayne 6-3, 200 Jr.) — Everything you want in a prospect at the “Viper” spot, the total package of a football player.
4 David Jones (Marion 6-1, 190 Jr.) — One of the most underrated playmakers in the Class of ’22, a straight demon sideline to sideline.
5 Braxton Sampson (Northview 6-2, 200 Jr.) — Beast mode 24/7 and that’s about all you need to know about his game and his mindset.
6 Otto Kyler (Zionsville 6-2, 200 Jr.) — One of the most improved players in the Class of ‘22, possesses the will of a champion, plays with a chip on his shoulder.
7 Zion Woods (North Central 6-0, 175 Jr.) — Value grab for the D-IIs and Mid-Majors, this kid has a monster motor and mad wrap-up ability.
8 Jayden Childers (Indianapolis Brebeuf Jesuit 6-3, 220 Jr.) — Intriguing prospect, big, fast, light on his feet, lays the lumber like a Mack truck.
9 Cayden Madding (Avon 6-2, 190 Jr.) — Phenomenal upside as a recruit, ready to take his game next level in ’21.
10 Bryson Hoover (Westfield 6-1, 200 Jr) — Can’t be overlooked, has a presence that needs to be dealt with on every snap.
11 Samirion Ford (Lawrence North 6-0, 195 Soph.) — Just scratching the surface on what is to come and that’s downright scary.
12 Josh Noble (Lawrence North 6-0, 210 Jr.) — Has all the right moves wherever he lines up, always looking to gain an advantage on his opponent, both physically and mentally.
13 Reid Schroeder (Southridge 6-1, 200 Soph.) — Brings the pain every play, churn-and-burn type.
14 Sam Steinhofer (Noblesville 6-2, 205 Jr.) — The consummate battler on the gridiron.
15 Gavin Groves (Ft. Wayne Bishop Dwenger 6-0, 195 Jr.) — Plays with tremendous heart, soul, hustle and flow.
