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Indiana grows 'em big

Lineman -- both offensive and defensive -- once again the strength of the Hoosier State

Originally Published: October 4, 2010
By Craig Haubert | ESPN Recruiting

Indiana will forever have a tight connection to the game of basketball. The state is the birthplace of John Wooden, the place where Bobby Knight became a household name, and as the inspiration for the movie "Hoosiers." The state with a rich roundball history though has a love for the game of football and can be a place to find some good talent. The Hoosier state is limited in the elite amount of prospects it produces, but it has proven to be consistent. Indiana has produced at least one ESPNU ...

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States Of Recruiting

Every year, recruiters search the country for the nation's best players. They log countless miles and no state is ignored. So which states have the most to offer this year? ESPN Recruiting goes state by state and examines the overall talent level, names the top prospect, finds a player whose name you should remember and also breaks down which programs are doing the best in each state.

• Alabama: Center of attention
• Arkansas: Razorbacks' in-state pipeline
• Arizona/New Mexico: Loaded on the line
• Calif. offense: WR Farmer leads the way
• Calif. defense: It all starts up front
• Colorado: Buffaloes keep cherry picking
• Florida offense: Loaded at QB, skill positions
• Florida defense: Highlighted by elite safeties
• Georgia: Among the best recruiting areas
• Hawaii/Alaska: More than just vacation spot
• Iowa: Hawkeyes making best of down year
• Illinois: Continuing tradition of big-time WRs
• Indiana: Hoosier State producing linemen
• Kansas: Starling continues quarterback trend
• Kentucky: Wildcats, Cardinals capitalizing
• Louisiana: Better than ever
• Maryland: Flying under the radar
• Michigan: Prospects making big splash early
• Minnesota: Not as deep as usual
• Mississippi: Best class in years
• Missouri: State is top-heavy once again
• Nebraska: Still producing offensive linemen
• Nevada: Las Vegas is a must-stop
• New England: Recruiters flock to this region
(Conn., Del., DC, Mass., Maine, Vt., N.H., R.I.)
• New York/New Jersey: Rutgers capitalizing
• North Carolina: Another good year in Carolina
• Ohio: Buckeyes keeping top players
• Oklahoma: Sleeper spot for top prospects
• Pacific Northwest: Quality D-linemen available
(Ore., Idaho, Mont., N.D., S.D., Wyo.)
• Pennsylvania: Down year in Quaker State
• South Carolina: Laying claim to No. 1 prospect
• Texas offense: Year of the running back
• Texas defense: CBs highlight down year
• Tennessee: Filled with linemen
• Utah: Must-see for D-linemen
• Virginia/West Virginia: Hidden gems
• Wisconsin: Solid prospects in state
• Washington: Talent base improving

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