2009 O-Line Recruits

We signed 4 quality o-lineman in the 2009 class and got a late commitment from a JUCO in California. They should be a good foundation for the next 4 years. Let's have a look.

Charles Chapman- He's listed at 6'6 275 lbs and played at Airport high school in Michigan. He has a good frame and is quickly filling it out. He has good quickness off the ball and can pull into the 2nd level. He engages and finishes his blocks very well. He is a smart kid graduating with a 3.65 G.P.A. He needs to continue adding weight and improve his strength so he can improve his drive blocking skills. He was a good pick up for the hoosiers and is the prototypical lineman that we have been trying to bring into the program. He will start out playing tackle.

Pat Mcshane- 6'5 280 lb guard who was a 3 year starter at Walsh Jesuit. He's a big physical looking prospect who can play guard or possible center. He's not as tall as Chapman but is a bit broader. He was invited to participate in the Army Jr Combine and looked better than most in defending Jacobbi Mcdaniel who was the #1 rated DT in the nation who committed to Florida State. He finishes blocks pretty well and has the ability to pull.

Colin Rodkey- His Gateway High School team was ranked in the top 3 in the nation for most of the year. He's a good student and was in the National Society of High School Scholars. He also had offers from Duke, West Virginia, Maryland, and N.C. State. He's listed around 6'5 270 lbs. He has a good burst off the line and sticks with his blocks. He needs to put on more weight but is going to be a solid tackle for the hoosiers.

Aaron Price- listed at 6'4 285lbs from Bloomington South. He was invited to play on the USA national team that went undefeated this past month. He will likely start out playing inside when he gets here. He's a solid looking prospect that will provide depth at the O-line position.

Jordan Marquette- He is a JUCO who played at Fullerton College and is a big kid listed at 6'3 295 lbs. I haven't seen any tape or write ups about him. Lynch did say that he will be able to come in and compete for a starting spot. He isn't guaranteed to get a starting spot but he is not being brought in to simply be a backup. With Mike Stark's career being most likely ended it was good to get somebody that can contribute right away and provide some depth.