Tom Allen discusses Indiana's 2021 recruiting class
Day 1 of the Early Signing Period was productive for Indiana.
The Hoosiers picked up two 4-star prospects (wide receiver Jaquez Smith and dual-threat quarterback Donaven McCulley) and five of the top 11 ranked in-state players for the Class of 2021.
Indiana has the No. 61 class in the nation, according to 247Sports. The average rating of Indiana’s class is 86.4, via 247Sports.
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Indiana coach Tom Allen raved about the incoming talent that’s coming into the program. Here’s a sampling of what Allen said in his press conference:
Tom Allen talking about early signing day:
“Really excited about the quality of the players. They fit with us off the field .. and the way they play the game, with effort, skill, and talent.” #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
Tom Allen says they have five of the top 11 in the state of Indiana in the 2021 class.
He says five of the 14 recruits in this class will enroll midyear. #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
Tom Allen asked about D.J. Matthews, the FSU transfer, says he knows his H.S. coach at Trinity Christian.
“He’s a gifted athlete, for sure, and another weapon to bring to our offense. #iufb
Helps bridge the gap between an older group leaving and a young group coming up. #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
Tom Allen says he doesn’t see many more adds to this class in the spring. Maybe a couple more.
“I don’t see there being a lot of movement.” #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
Tom Allen, on the impact of having Jaylin Williams, Tiawan Mullen, and Devon Matthews as All-Big Ten guys in the secondary, will have on recruiting, Allen says he can go to recruits and say “That can be you.” #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
Tom Allen talking about Maurice Freeman’s film, says he enjoyed his kickoff coverage clips:
“You watch his kickoff cover film, it will get you fired up. He’s looking for guys to hit.” #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) December 16, 2020
It’s been a special season for Indiana and today’s additions provide further hope that the future can continue to trend in the right direction.
