Indiana Hoosiers Football Roster Analysis
Quarterbacks
The Hoosiers return two experienced quarterbacks in Connor Bazelak and Jack Tuttle. Bazelak, a transfer from Missouri, started 12 games last season and threw for 2,366 yards and 17 touchdowns. Tuttle, a redshirt junior, has appeared in 10 games over the past two seasons and has thrown for 529 yards and four touchdowns.
Bazelak is the more experienced and talented quarterback, but Tuttle is a capable backup who can win games if needed.
Running Backs
The Hoosiers have a talented and experienced group of running backs led by Shaun Shivers. Shivers, a transfer from Auburn, rushed for 619 yards and six touchdowns last season. He is a shifty and explosive runner who can make big plays.
Other running backs to watch include Josh Henderson, David Ellis, and Sampson James. Henderson is a bruising runner who can get tough yards, while Ellis and James are both speedy and elusive runners.
Wide Receivers
The Hoosiers have a deep and talented group of wide receivers led by Cam Camper. Camper, a junior, led the team in receiving yards (641) and touchdowns (seven) last season. He is a big and physical receiver who can make plays in the red zone.
Other wide receivers to watch include Javon Swinton, AJ Barner, and Emery Simmons. Swinton is a speedy receiver who can stretch the field, while Barner and Simmons are both reliable slot receivers.
Tight Ends
The Hoosiers have a solid group of tight ends led by AJ Barner. Barner, a redshirt junior, had 15 receptions for 186 yards and two touchdowns last season. He is a good blocker and receiver.
Other tight ends to watch include Aaron Steinfeldt and Trey Walker. Steinfeldt is a big and physical tight end who can block and catch, while Walker is a speedy and athletic tight end who can stretch the field.
Offensive Line
The Hoosiers have a veteran offensive line led by center Zach Carpenter. Carpenter, a redshirt senior, has started 36 games over the past three seasons. He is a smart and experienced center who anchors the offensive line.
Other offensive linemen to watch include Matthew Bedford, Mike Katic, Parker Hanna, and Caleb Jones. Bedford is a versatile lineman who can play guard or tackle, while Katic, Hanna, and Jones are all experienced starters.
Defensive Line
The Hoosiers have a talented and experienced defensive line led by Sio Nofoagatoto'a. Nofoagatoto'a, a redshirt senior, had 47 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and four sacks last season. He is a disruptive force who can create havoc in the backfield.
Other defensive linemen to watch include DeMarcus Elliott, Jaren Handy, and Alfred Bryant. Elliott is a strong and physical defensive tackle who can clog up the middle, while Handy and Bryant are both athletic and explosive defensive ends who can get after the quarterback.
Linebackers
The Hoosiers have a veteran and experienced group of linebackers led by Thomas Allen. Allen, a redshirt senior, led the team in tackles (102) last season. He is a smart and instinctive linebacker who can make plays all over the field.
Other linebackers to watch include Jared Badie, Aaron Casey, and Dasan McCullough. Badie is a speedy and athletic linebacker who can cover a lot of ground, while Casey and McCullough are both physical and aggressive linebackers who can stop the run.
Cornerbacks
The Hoosiers have a young and talented group of cornerbacks led by Tiawan Mullen. Mullen, a sophomore, started 12 games last season and had 31 tackles, five pass breakups, and two interceptions. He is a fast and athletic cornerback who can cover a lot of ground.
Other cornerbacks to watch include Josh Mickens, Jaylin Williams, and Domani Jackson. Mickens is a physical and aggressive cornerback who can tackle, while Williams and Jackson are both talented and experienced cornerbacks.
Safeties
The Hoosiers have a veteran and experienced group of safeties led by Devon Matthews. Matthews, a redshirt senior, started 12 games last season and had 64 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and two pass breakups. He is a smart and instinctive safety who can make plays all over the field.
Other safeties to watch include Bryant Fitzgerald, Raheem Layne, and A'Shon Riggins. Fitzgerald is a physical and aggressive safety who can tackle, while Layne and Riggins are both talented and experienced safeties.
