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04/20/21 - Demarcus Elliott, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

If you just glance at Demarcus Elliott's listed weight, there isn't much of a difference. This spring, the junior defensive tackle is listed at 6-foot-3, 307 pounds. In the fall, he was 311. But hidden in that four-pound difference is an important detail. Elliott's goal immediately following the 2020 season was to replace 10 pounds of fat with 10 pounds of muscle. His overall number may be similar, but the content is different. Hugely different. "It's a night-and-day difference," Elliott said. "Just being able to strike blockers and hold my ground more and drive back." That change is why Elliott was recognized along with safety Raheem Layne as the Hoosiers' two most improved defensive players at spring practice. Elliott, the ultimate unfinished product, seems to be getting closer to his ultimate potential. "D-Mac" was just a little bit behind. The freshman from Garden City Community College in Kansas didn't sign with the Hoosiers until May 2019. That gave him a short runup to his first fall camp as a sophomore, which Elliott surmounted with a non-stop motor. - Indianapolis Star/News

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DT Demarcus Elliott, Indiana
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04/18/21 - D.J. Matthews Jr., rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Florida State transfer receiver D.J. Matthews Jr. was named one of the two most outstanding offensive players this spring, while Ole Miss transfer defensive end Ryder Anderson was named one of the two most outstanding defensive players. Both should figure prominently into IU's plans in the 2021 season. The 5-foot-10, 153-pound Matthews came to IU as an established receiving and return threat in three seasons in the ACC with the Seminoles. "He had a really good spring," Allen said. "It was from Day 1, I think he might have got offensive player of the day the first practice he had, just his quickness, very, very good route runner, not a very big guy but extremely quick, also good speed, really good ball skills, had a great attitude, just a really likeable person." Matthews will likely line up as a slot receiver and return punts in the fall. "Just gives us another weapon in that throwing game, which we really need and just has a chance to replace what Whop (Philyor) gave us at that position," Allen said. - Herald Bulletin

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WR D.J. Matthews Jr., Indiana
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04/14/21 - Shaun Shivers, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Yes, Shivers' size is that of a smaller running back, but the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native has always played bigger than his stature -- as though he is always the biggest, most physical man on the field. "I just think this is the best offense for me, because I have a chance to show what I can really do - just get downhill," Shivers said. "That's something I came from before, when I was in high school. It's just something we did, running downhill. That's just what I'm used to." Shivers hasn't been afraid to show that this spring, as evidenced by a since-deleted video that Auburn's official team account posted to Twitter on Saturday afternoon. It showed Shivers taking a handoff in practice from Bo Nix and taking off down the left sideline, where defensive back Malcolm Askew tried to square up and bring him down.

Shivers, like he did to McKinney in the 2019 Iron Bowl, trucked Askew and dropped him to the turf before being wrapped up by two defenders a few yards downfield. "That position - especially at tailback - that's one you've got to be physical," Harsin said. "You've got to be a different dude. You're going to get hit every play, you've got to be able to protect the passer, you've got to take care of the ball." Shivers, who has rushed for 933 yards and seven touchdowns in his first three seasons, has brought that approach consistently to practice this spring, leading by example while impressing Harsin and the new staff with his demeanor. As Harsin put it Saturday, Shivers has been "purposeful" in everything he has done this spring - rarely, if ever, taking a play off while also being focused in absorbing the new playbook. - Birmingham News

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RB Shaun Shivers, Indiana
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04/10/21 - Devon Matthews, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Indiana junior safety Devon Matthews enjoyed a breakout 2020 season for the Hoosiers, one that ended with him earning third-team All-Big Ten honors. Now, IU safeties coach Jason Jones is challenging Matthews to take another step in his development next season in terms of being a more vocal leader on defense. "He now understands what is going on in the back end with the safeties, the husky and the two corners," Jones said. "Now let's take the next step and understand what the linebackers are doing and what is happening up front to see the entire picture. He is a smart young man and understands that we could put a lot on his plate and give him different options.

"We are putting more on his plate, and he has done a good job at embracing it. He is taking and running with it." The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Matthews, nicknamed "Monster," proved to be a playmaker in his first year starting at strong safety for IU, finishing with 40 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one sack, one interception, six pass breakups and one QB hurry. "I have definitely progressed very well going into last year," Matthews said. "I think I stepped up more last year and being more vocal. This year, I am even taking it up more of a notch. I am just talking more, communicating more." - Herald Bulletin

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SS Devon Matthews, Indiana
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04/08/21 - Caleb Jones, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

As an in-state product, Caleb Jones has been a proud representative of Indiana football the past several years. The 6-foot-8, 355-pound offensive tackle could head home for the offseason after an eight-win campaign in 2019, or the pandemic-shortened, six-win season of 2020, with his head held very high on his very broad shoulders. But the chorus Jones has heard isn't all positive. "What happened? What happened?" the Hoosiers' big man recalled hearing from his former Lawrence North classmates after IU dropped Jan. 2 bowl games in consecutive seasons. "Why didn't you guys … ? Why didn't you guys … ?" also echoed in Jones' ears. "I think it brings about a level of focus and tenacity toward what we want to do next season and the goals we want to achieve," Jones said. "Two years in a row, we didn't finish. And this year, it can't be that same way."

Last season was undoubtedly a good one for IU, but Jones thinks back and knows it could have been better. Especially for himself. Without the structure of a normal offseason, Jones found it harder to keep himself in good shape. By the end of the season - after missing three consecutive games in the middle of it - Jones was playing at around 395 pounds. That weight is carriable for a man as massive as Jones, but it doesn't allow an athlete to be as quick and nimble as Division I football requires. He's down about 40 pounds this spring, determined to cut another five to 10 before he steps on the field next fall. - Indianapolis Star News

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OT Caleb Jones, Indiana
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04/01/21 - Myles Price, rSr/2025, Indiana + More +

The closest comparison to Myles Price could be former Texas Tech great Jakeem Grant. When Grant graduated from Tech in 2015, he checked in at 5-7, 168 pounds. Price currently stands three inches taller and seven pounds larger. However, the analogy goes beyond size, as Price proved to be an all-purpose threat in his true freshman campaign. In 2020, the freshman was one of two players to reach 300 receiving yards for the Red Raiders, which he did on 28 catches. But, it is not just his receiving abilities that makes him a threat. Twelve carries for 124 rushing yards gave him a team-high 10.3 yards per attempt. The slot receiver finished fourth on the team in all-purpose yards and first among freshmen. The threat of Price stems from his elusiveness and a sub-4.6 40-yard dash time, which could open a door to more playing time in the fall. A 70-yard rushing touchdown against Kansas showcased his speed, as the burst showed reminisce of Grant's "Little People, Big World" touchdown against Texas in 2015. - Dallas Morning News

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WR Myles Price, Indiana
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03/25/21 - Thomas Allen, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Indiana junior linebacker Thomas Allen is determined to play football again, even after a career-threatening hip injury that has caused pain, doubts and a lengthy rehab process. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Allen, the son of IU head coach Tom Allen, took a step forward in his rehabilitation by jogging around the field during spring practice this week. "It feels amazing," Allen said. "This type of injury kind of humbles you, and it makes you realize how fortunate you are to play Division I sports and play football in the Big Ten. I mean you've got to take every opportunity, and you don't take anything for granted. So a crappy run on the field is better than not doing it at all, and just putting that in perspective has really helped me."

Allen suffered a dislocated hip with a posterior wall fracture, the same injury Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered in his college career at Alabama, during IU's 24-0 win over Michigan State on Nov. 14, 2020. He forced a fumble earlier in the game, but after a Michigan State player landed on his hip awkwardly to finish a run play early in the third quarter, Allen stayed down in pain. "I've had enough injuries in my career to know something was pretty seriously wrong," Allen said. "I remember screaming, knowing something was wrong, and when the doc got it finally popped back in, it hurt." - Herald Bulletin

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ILB Thomas Allen, Indiana
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03/14/21 - Marcelino McCrary-Ball, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

Indiana senior defensive back Marcelino McCrary-Ball had surgery to repair a torn ACL last October, the same morning of IU's breakthrough overtime win against Penn State that began a historic 2020 season. The rest of the season was one of mixed emotions for Ball -- happy to see the Hoosiers doing well and sad for not being a part of it. Ball found himself Googling "How quickly could you come back from an ACL tear" as he watched IU games on TV or listened on radio. "I had no negative thoughts," Ball said. "It was just more so can I come out there and play? Just put me in a little zone. I can't (play) man-to-man, I can't blitz right now but put me in a little Cover 3, Cover 4, I could go out there."

Ball said he's still "far out" as far as taking part in football practices this spring but is confident he's on the right track to be ready by the season opener Sept. 4 at Iowa. His return could be important to a secondary that lost All-Big Ten safety Jamar Johnson to the NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 214-pound Ball has proven his worth as a playmaker at the husky position, with 15.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and three interceptions. - Herald Bulletin

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SS Marcelino McCrary-Ball, Indiana
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03/11/21 - Ty Fryfogle, rSr/2022, Indiana + More +

After a breakout 2020 season, many expected Indiana senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle to declare for the NFL draft. But with IU capping a historic season with a disappointing bowl loss, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Fryfogle was left with a feeling of unfinished business. "We still left stuff on the table, and there's a lot more that we can accomplish," Fryfogle said. As a result, Fryfolge finished his first day of spring practice with the Hoosiers on Tuesday eager for what lies ahead in the 2021 season. With Fryfogle among a handful of All-Big Ten players returning, IU will be considered one of the contenders to unseat Ohio State as league champion next season.

"We just started spring ball...15 opportunities to get better and just build off what we did last season," Fryfogle said. "I feel like we can accomplish anything we want to this season." Fryfogle proved what he could accomplish during a 2020 season in which he earned Big Ten wide receiver of the year honors with 37 catches for 721 yards and seven TDs. He became the first receiver in conference history to post back-to-back 200-yard receiving games, including a seven-catch, 218-yard, three-TD outing against Ohio State that put him on the national radar. - Herald Bulletin

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WR Ty Fryfogle, Indiana
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02/22/21 - Mikail Kamara, rJr/2026, Indiana + More +

FEB 22 CAA FOOTBALL ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Mikail Kamara, Fr., DE, James Madison (Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge),...Making his first career start at defensive end, Kamara recorded three tackles and a sack in JMU's triumph over Morehead State. The 10-yard loss on the sack was the biggest loss on any play in the game. Kamara was part of a dominant defensive effort by the Dukes, who held the Eagles to 98 total yards, including -6 rushing, while recording the shutout. - Colonial Athletic Association Football

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DE Mikail Kamara, Indiana
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02/06/21 - Jaylin Williams, rSr/2023, Indiana + More +

Indiana junior cornerback Jaylin Williams was arrested on misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Saturday morning. According to a Monroe County Sheriff's arrest report, the 20-year-old Williams was pulled over at 17th Street and Dunn Street, near Memorial Stadium, at 1:33 a.m. and recorded a blood alcohol content greater than .08 and less than .14. Williams was booked on charges on OWI and OWI endangerment and released from Monroe County Jail early Saturday morning. - Herald Bulletin

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CB Jaylin Williams, Indiana
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02/05/21 - *Jamar Johnson, Jr/2021, Indiana + More +

Former IU safety Jamar Johnson earned an invite to the NFL combine Thursday night. Johnson, who earned first-team Big Ten honors in 2020, declared for the NFL draft last month after completing his junior season. At 6-foot-1 and 197 pounds, Johnson was a high-end cover safety at IU who posted seven career interceptions for the Hoosiers, including one he returned 63 yards for a TD in the 2020 Gator Bowl against Tennessee. - Herald Bulletin

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FS *Jamar Johnson, Indiana
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01/15/21 - *Stevie Scott III, Jr/2021, Indiana + More +

Indiana junior running back Stevie Scott declared for the NFL Draft on Friday, shaking up the Hoosiers' offensive plans for 2021. This is only somewhat surprising because of Scott's production in 2020. He gained 581 yards, which ranked fourth in the Big Ten, but it came on a 3.6-yard-per-carry average. In his record-setting freshman season in 2018, Scott averaged 5 yards per carry behind a more veteran line. That number fell to 4.7 as a sophomore. - Hoosier Sports Report

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RB *Stevie Scott III, Indiana
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01/14/21 - *Jamar Johnson, Jr/2021, Indiana + More +

Indiana junior safety Jamar Johnson declared for the NFL Draft on Monday night, leaving a hole to fill in IU's secondary. Johnson made the announcement on his Twitter account. In moving from husky to safety to start the 2020 season, Johnson flourished, earning All-Big Ten honors this season. He tied cornerback Jaylin Williams for the team-lead in interceptions with four, while finishing the year with 43 tackles, one sack and four pass breakups. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound Johnson finished his IU career with four sacks, two forced fumbles and seven interceptions, including an interception returned 63 yards for a touchdown against Tennessee in the 2020 Gator Bowl. - Herald Bulletin

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FS *Jamar Johnson, Indiana
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01/11/21 - *Jamar Johnson, Jr/2021, Indiana + More +

First team All-Big Ten safety Jamar Johnson has decided to pursue his NFL career after a breakout junior season. The Sarasota, Fla. product announced his plans in a post on his Twitter page on Monday afternoon. In a graphic attached his post, Johnson thanked God, his family and the IU football program. Johnson finished tied with Jaylin Williams atop the team with four interceptions. Johnson, who returned those picks 94 yards, was the active IU leader with nine career takeaways and seven career interceptions. He finished the eight-game 2020 season with 43 tackles including 33 solo, 3.5 tackles for loss and four pass breakups to go along with a sack and a forced fumble. - The Daily Hoosier

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