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08/19/21 - Jonathan Haynes, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

The IU secondary added a veteran piece late in the offseason as coach Tom Allen announced former Ole Miss safety Jon Haynes joined the program on Thursday. Haynes, a 5-11, 205-pound safety comes to Bloomington as a graduate transfer after playing two seasons at Ole Miss. Haynes was a three-star recruit out of Jones College in Ellisville, Miss. The senior is using his extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the COVID-19 pandemic to join the Hoosiers. Haynes played in 21 games during his Ole Miss career, amassing 86 tackles, two interceptions, five pass deflections and one tackle for loss. His last game with the Rebels was against IU in the Outback Bowl. - Indianapolis Star/News

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SS Jonathan Haynes, Indiana
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08/16/21 - Tiawan Mullen, Sr/2023, Indiana + More +

The first thing noticeably different about All-Big Ten Indiana junior cornerback Tiawan Mullen this season is his upper body. Mullen only put on four pounds from last season, but it shows up most in his shoulders and arms. Now at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Mullen credited IU strength coach Aaron Wellman and team nutritionist Isaac Hicks for the strength gains. "We took a lot of time figuring out what I need, the body mass. They had guys coming in to measure up everything," Mullen said, "I ate four to five times a day, hydrated, slept well, great nutrition." Mullen's favorite meal? "Chicken alfredo pasta," he said. Mullen said the weight gain was by design, to withstand the rigors of the Big Ten.

The Hoosiers played eight games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season but could play up to 13 or 14 games this season, depending on their level of success. "Just playing in the Big Ten you need a strong body, a fit body, to be able to last," Mullen said. "So I think it's going to help me a lot, put on more extra weight, great healthy weight. I can still move efficient, so it's not bad for me." Mullen displayed his versatility in his breakout sophomore season, posting 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and one forced fumble in 2020. New IU defensive coordinator Charlton Warren intends to use Mullen all over the field in the secondary again, a role he welcomes. - Herald Bulletin

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CB Tiawan Mullen, Indiana
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08/09/21 - D.J. Matthews Jr., rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Florida State transfer wide receiver D.J. Matthews gives IU a proven playmaker on special teams. Matthews returned 37 punts for 457 yards in three seasons at FSU, including a 74-yard punt return for a TD against Miami. Indiana special teams coach Kasey Teegardin said Matthews will compete with Reese Taylor, who returned nine punts for 73 last season to earn honorable mention All-Big Ten special teams honors.

"He's confident overall," Teegardin said. "He looks comfortable back there fielding the ball. We did a better job last year (than) two years ago, when the ball was kicked and rolling around. I think Reese did a better job. We call it hidden yardage, is where the ball bounces and how much yardage we can actually lose from giving our offense that starting field position. "We want to field every single punt we possibly can. He is confident enough in himself and his abilities to go do that. I think Reese was obviously an all-conference punt returner as well, so there will be a little bit of a battle there, but I think the depth overall is better than what we've had." - Herald Bulletin

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WR D.J. Matthews Jr., Indiana
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08/09/21 - Jaylin Williams, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Returning All-Big Ten cornerback Jaylin Williams, facing misdemeanor OWI charges from a February arrest, will begin practicing with the rest of Indiana's team when fall camp starts Friday. "Right now, he's fully with the team," Indiana football coach Tom Allen said. "We've gone through all the processes we need to go through with him off the field and handled that as a program, and so he's with us today, and he'll be with us moving forward." In late June, the same vehicle Williams drove during his OWI arrest was involved in a hit-and-run accident in downtown Bloomington.

However, the vehicle, an orange 2010 Jeep Wrangler with a Tennessee license plate, was abandoned shortly after the accident. The victim suffered bleeding from his face and hands, according to a Bloomington Herald-Times report, but his injuries were not life threatening. Police are still investigating to determine the driver of the vehicle. According to Monroe County Court records, a pretrial conference for Williams' February OWI arrest is set for Aug. 10. The Class C misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and maximum fine of $500. - Herald Bulletin

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CB Jaylin Williams, Indiana
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08/05/21 - Caleb Jones, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Jones found himself on the periphery of NFL draft discussions in the offseason between 2019 and 2020, and why not? A mammoth strong-side tackle, he anchored the line that helped IU to the Gator Bowl, and at 6-8 he has the sort of frame and reach that make linemen at that spot so in demand at the next level. But last fall was not so successful. Jones, like many of his teammates along Indiana's offensive line, struggled for consistency. The Hoosiers' front five excelled at times but also struggled badly in key moments.

In hindsight, it shouldn't have been terribly surprising. Numerous linemen, on both sides of the ball and both at IU and elsewhere, have said this offseason that COVID restrictions on things like facility access and coach contact made it difficult to maintain a healthy playing weight. Jones himself said last spring that he played 40-50 pounds above his ideal. Jones has lost that weight now. And restrictions on things as basic as being able to practice all offseason together as one offensive line unit - something Indiana literally could not do for most of 2020 - have been lifted. If that line is to improve substantially in 2021, Jones figures to be a big piece of the equation. - Indianapolis Star/News

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OT Caleb Jones, Indiana
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07/21/21 - Ty Fryfogle, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Four different IU football players were named to watch lists of major college football awards on Monday. Wide receiver Ty Fryfogle and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, given to college football's top offensive player. On defense, linebacker Micah McFadden and cornerback Tiawan Mullen were named to on the Bednarik Award Watch list, given to college football's top defensive player. Fryfogle enjoyed a breakout 2020 season for the Hoosiers, with 37 catches for 721 yards and 7 TDs to earn Big Ten wide receiver of the year honors. - Herald Bulletin

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WR Ty Fryfogle, Indiana
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07/11/21 - Micah McFadden, Sr/2022, Indiana + More +

As a three-star prospect, there was some doubt on how successful McFadden could be in the Big Ten. He proved doubters wrong, making an immediate impact in his underclassmen years and building a campaign as one of the country's top linebackers. As a sophomore he earned a starting position, topping the Hoosiers with 61 tackles (42 solos), 10 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He was awarded IU's Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year and voted first-team All-Big Ten by coaches and media. He played his best ball last season, as he topped the Big Ten in sacks (6), becoming the first Hoosier to lead the conference in sacks since Greg Middleton in 2007. He also tied for second in solo stops and shared third in TFLs and tied for eighth in interceptions. McFadden's biggest performance of last season came against top-10 opponents. Against No. 8 Penn State, he finished with a game-high 11 solo tackles (a career best) and one for loss in the season-opening win. At No. 3 Ohio State he collected a game-high 10 stops (all solo) and one for loss. - Cleveland Plain Dealer

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ILB Micah McFadden, Indiana
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06/08/21 - Stephen Carr, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

New Indiana running back Stephen Carr admitted it was a tough decision to leave USC. It was Carr's dream school, the one the former five-star recruit from Gardena, California, committed to the moment he was offered a scholarship there. But after four up-and-down seasons with the Trojans, Carr decided this offseason to end his college football career at Indiana as a graduate transfer. He'll be reunited with new IU running backs Deland McCullough, who coached him at USC in 2017 as a freshman before leaving for an NFL job with the Kansas City Chiefs. But Carr, who arrived on IU's campus last week to begin offseason workouts, said Tuesday playing under McCullough wasn't the only factor in his decision to play for the Hoosiers. "Being away from my family and friends, not being able to hang out with them so easily, I feel like this is a great opportunity to focus on myself and learn a lot about myself and really determine if I want it that bad, which I think I do - which I know I do," Carr said.

The 6-foot, 215-pound Carr will begin that process this offseason, where he will compete for the starting running back job at IU with returning junior Sampson James and returning sophomores David Ellis and Tim Baldwin. IU could end up taking more of a running backs-by-committee approach with the departure of workhorse running back Steve Scott III, who signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in April. "I can't wait for these next five months to see the end result of these next five months, but I'm just being patient, taking it day by day," Carr said. "Just trying to stack my coins, little by little, as much as I can, get better 1% every day." - Herald Bulletin

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RB Stephen Carr, Indiana
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05/29/21 - Stephen Carr, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Each of the returners in the running back room offered something a little different. James has flashed a mix of burst and power. Baldwin is smooth and savvy, capable of recognizing his cutback lane and picking up yards in chunks. Ellis is a unique hybrid, a natural receiver who can make plays in space. What makes Carr unique is, in his ideal form, he's a little bit of all of those things. The former five-star prospect just never quite put it all together in four years at USC. Repeated injuries and the depth of the Trojans' backfield made it hard for Carr to settle in as a three-down back. But he was highly regarded as a recruit because he flashed an ability to do it all, turning on a dime and making people miss, churning out tough yards, when necessary. What he's proven most is his ability to catch passes out of the backfield.

Carr's upside potential is intriguing, especially with the departure of Scott. But at the very least, Carr's arrival brings competition to IU's running back room. Yes, James has the makings of an every-down back. But he could never quite surpass Scott for carries. Yes, Baldwin and Ellis have talent. But they don't have a ton of experience. Carr will push James, Baldwin, and Ellis to their maximum, and he will also serve as insurance against failure. But if the situation merits, it's not out of the question that McCullough splits carries between two or three. Devine Redding and Jordan Howard were both 1,000-yard rushers in 2015. Along with Tevin Coleman's 2,000-yard season in '14, D'Angelo Roberts had 107 runs for 493 yards. - Herald-Review Times

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RB Stephen Carr, Indiana
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05/24/21 - Camron Buckley, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Indiana announced another transfer addition Monday, receiver Camron Buckley from Texas A&M. Buckley, a 6-2, 190-pound receiver from Cedar Hill, Tex., missed the 2020 season with a knee injury in August. In three seasons with Texas A&M, Buckley collected 62 catches for 877 yards and four touchdowns. His best season came in 2018 as a sophomore, pulling in 34 catches for 474 yards. "Cam has caught a lot of footballs and made a lot of big-time plays in the SEC," IU coach Tom Allen said in a news release. "He brings experience and leadership to the wide receivers room. We're excited about the play-making ability he adds to our offense." As a recruit, Buckley was ranked as a three-star prospect in the class of 2017, considered the No. 372 recruit in the country. He had offers from Texas, Auburn, Miami, and TCU, among others. He was also recruited and offered by current IU receivers coach Grant Heard when he was at Ole Miss. - Indianapolis Star/News

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WR Camron Buckley, Indiana
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05/17/21 - Stephen Carr, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Indiana has dipped into the transfer portal for another potential impact player, landing a commitment from Southern Cal running back Stephen Carr as a graduate transfer. A five-star high school recruit from Gardena, California, Carr rushed for 1,329 yards on 264 carries (5-yard average) with 12 TDs in three seasons with the Trojans. The 6-foot, 215-pound Carr also was effective catching the ball out of the backfield, with 57 catches for 421 yards and one TD and returned 15 kickoffs for 321 yards.

At IU, Carr will be reunited with IU running backs coach Deland McCullough, who recruited Carr to USC before leaving to take the running backs coaching job with the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr will join an IU position group that includes junior Sampson James, sophomore Tim Baldwin, sophomore David Ellis and returning walk-ons Charlie Spegal and Davion Ervin-Poindexter. James sat out spring drills with an undisclosed injury. - Herald-Teview Times

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RB Stephen Carr, Indiana
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05/12/21 - Stephen Carr, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

As USC leaves behind a by-committee approach to its backfield, one of its most experienced running backs is planning to leave USC. Stephen Carr has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a person familiar with the decision confirmed to The Times, ending an up-and-down, four-year tenure that started with a bang as a freshman, only to taper off in the seasons that followed.

His departure clears the way for Texas transfer Keaontay Ingram to join forces with sixth-year senior Vavae Malepeai as the two top backs in a Trojans rushing attack that last season ranked among the worst in college football. USC averaged just 97 yards rushing per game during its shortened 2020 campaign, worse than all but seven teams at the FBS level. Carr played a mostly part-time role, rushing for 176 yards and two touchdowns on 46 attempts, second-most on the team behind Malepeai. But the trio of Malepeai, Carr, and oft-injured Markese Stepp, who left in January for Nebraska, never found its rhythm. A lackluster showing on the ground led USC to replace its offensive line coach and run game coordinator and retool its philosophy. In January, running backs coach Mike Jinks told The Times that USC planned to scrap its by-committee approach in favor of using "an RB1 and an RB2". - Los Angeles Times

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RB Stephen Carr, Indiana
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05/04/21 - Jerome Johnson, rSr/2021, Indiana + More +

Four Indiana football players signed undrafted free agent deals with teams shortly after the NFL draft ended Saturday. All-Big Ten first team defensive tackle Jerome Johnson was the first to sign with the Miami Dolphins, while All-Big second-team running back Stevie Scott III signed with the New Orleans Saints. Former IU center Harry Crider signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, while wide receiver Whop Philyor signed with the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. - Herald Bulletin

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DT Jerome Johnson, Indiana
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04/30/21 - Camron Buckley, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Texas A&M wide receiver Camron Buckley and safety Derrick Tucker have entered the NCAA transfer portal, both making the announcement via twitter Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Buckley missed the 2020 season because of a knee injury suffered in fall camp. "I have enjoyed my 4 years as an Aggie but after careful consideration I have decided to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer," Buckley said. "I am walking by faith and trusting God." Buckley for his career had 62 receptions for 877 yards with four touchdowns. His best season was as a sophomore in 2018, making 34 catches for 474 yards with a touchdown. Tucker, who opted out of the 2020 season, played in 25 games, making 16 starts. He ended with 84 career tackles, 55 of them solos. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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WR Camron Buckley, Indiana
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04/29/21 - Stephen Carr, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

The past few seasons, the USC run game has had too many cooks in the backfield. Since the end of Ronald Jones II's junior year in 2017, the Trojans have employed a by-committee approach at running back only to finish in the bottom-quarter of Pac-12 rushing attacks each time. After bottoming out in 2020, averaging the fewest ground yards per game in the conference, USC is looking for a different approach in 2021, searching this spring and during the summer for a pair of leading backs. Or, as position coach Mike Jinks puts it, 1A and 1B. "It's exciting," senior back Vavae Malepeai said of the opportunity. "We all just focus on what's in front of us and where our feet is. It's a matter of enjoying the process and making sure we trust the process."

So far at spring camp, there have been four contenders for the two jobs. Malepeai and fellow senior Stephen Carr are the two returners, while Texas transfer Keaontay Ingram and freshman Brandon Campbell have entered the fray. Of the four, Carr had the best performance at the spring game two weeks ago. He had eight carries for 53 yards and a touchdown and a catch for an extra 13 yards. Overall, Carr has looked healthy for the first time in years, with an explosive burst at the line of scrimmage. "I feel like I understand more of what I'm doing on the football field," Carr said. "I'm playing more comfortable, not thinking as much, making full-speed decisions." - Orange County Register

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