In this segment we will talk a little bit about the new Hoosier commits on the offensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers ended up with 4 offensive lineman, 3 wide receivers, one quarterback and running back. Just like the defense, there is a lot of balance on the offensive side as well.
Offensive Line:
Ralston Evans- 6-4 275 Indianapolis, Ind. (Arlington)
David Kaminski- 6-4 275 Strongsville, Ohio (Strongsville)
Peyton Eckert- 6-6 295 Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect)
Gregory Lewis- 6-5 300 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna College Prep)
Note from Coach Wilson:
“Peyton Eckert is a big young man out of Chicago that plays offensive guard. About 6-6, 300 pounds, good feet. He had several offers and visits late. We are excited to have him in here. He has the frame to play outside but has played more inside. He is actually interested in being a center, but we will see if he is a center or guard.”
“Ralston Evans who is already in school, he started mid-year from up in Indianapolis. He is doing very well in transitioning. When we are out there doing workouts, he blends in and looks like one of the guys. He has gotten off academically well with his classwork.”
“David’s out of Strongsville, Ohio. He is a really nice looking kid, broad shoulders, good frame and a very good-looking kid. He injured a knee last spring, with a torn ACL playing basketball. He was a bit under recruited because of the knee injury. He came back and started playing the fourth game. We had him checked out with our medical staff and he was cleared. Good looking knee and body, and a little bit under recruited due of the injury and so many commitments. I’m kind of excited about him. We’ll see if he pans out.”
“Greg Lewis, the big young man out of Miami bounced around four different high schools in four years. His mom has moved him from place to place to get him in a better environment. He is right now at the Catholic school, Chaminade-Madonna, which is a very good program in south Fort Lauderdale. He is a very big, athletic, 6-5, 300-pounder.”
Wide Receivers:
Cody Latimer- 6-3 205 Dayton, Ohio (Jefferson Township)
Jay McCants- 6-4 195 Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton)
Shane Wynn- 5-7 165 Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville)
Notes from Coach Wilson:
“Cody Latimer I really like. He is an athletic, big kid out of Dayton, Ohio. He is probably one of the physically most impressive bodies and athletes in the class. I am very excited to work with him. He has the flexibility to play many spots offensively or defensively. He is just a great looking athlete. I think he was MVP last year of the state basketball tournament when they won the state championship at Jefferson over in Dayton.”
“Jay McCants is another basketball kid. He is a tall 6-4 kid from Princeton High School in the Cincinnati area – athletic, good ball skills, long and rangy. Those two guys fit the profile of our previous receivers. I actually think we are tall and long. We looked late for some quickness and a little bit more change of direction instead of the long-striders.”
“That being said, we were able to get in late on a kid out of Ohio, Shane Wynn, who is a very dynamic, smaller guy. He is a great returner, great in space and does have some substance for a smaller guy with big hands, big boned, strong kid. A 5-7 guy with a great change of direction out of a great program and we are very excited to get him. We think he brings something we needed. He brings a little more quickness and a little guy in the slot to give us some juice.”
Running Back:
D’Angelo Roberts- 5-10 180 Bloomington, Ind. (Bloomington North)
Notes from Coach Wilson:
“At running back, we have D’Angelo Roberts from in town. He’s been with us for quite a while. You guys know him well. He plays in space and had a lot of stats these last few years. I’m pleased to have him as a local guy.”
Quarterback:
Tre Roberson- 6-0 180 Indianapolis, Ind. (Lawrence Central)
Notes from Coach Wilson:
“As is Tre Roberson, a quarterback who I think acts like a quarterback, talks like a quarterback and seems to have natural leadership skills. I know he can run well, but I think he throws the ball very well so I’m excited about his future as a QB.”
Click on continue reading to watch some highlights from some of the offensive commits.
D’Angelo Junior Highlights:
Jay McCants Highlights:
Shane Wynn Highlights:
Ralston Evans Highlights:
Gregory Lewis Highlights: