A’Shon Riggins
Cornerback — Hamilton, Ohio
Riggins is a 3-star prospect, according to 247sports, who has IU, Illinois, West Virginia and Iowa as his top four schools. He visited IU on Feb. 8 and was offered the same weekend.
He plays his football less than an hour away from the lone 2016 IU commit, quarterback Peyton Ramsey. Ramsey has said Riggins is one of the players he is trying to convince to join him in Bloomington. Riggins said the fact they play in the same area is a factor, but he is more focused on seeing the incoming class of defensive backs.
“I want to see the talent that I will be playing with for the next four years,” Riggins said.
Riggins said the facilities and players are two of the biggest factors to him. He wants to know if he will fit in and if the facilities will benefit him. Also, he does not want to go too far because it would be a hassle for his family to come to games. He is bringing his family to all of his visits.
Patrick Kearns
Offensive tackle — Rome, Ga.
Kearns is a 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman from Darlington School in Georgia. IU offered Kearns last Wednesday, and Kearns said he is very interested. He likes IU, but does not have any top schools yet because he wants to visit them all first.
Kearns plans on visiting IU on June 20. He listed academics as his number one factor in the decision-making process, followed by football. The coaching staff and the general excitement around the program are also factors.
Chawntez Moss
Running back — Bedford, Ohio
Moss is another one of the Ohio players Ramsey is attempting to bring with him to IU. He named IU, Oklahoma and Cincinnati as schools which stand out. He added he was very interested in IU before Ramsey began talking to him, but it is nice to know more talent will be coming. In terms of the decision-making process, Moss had a precise list of what he wants in a school.
“I wanna have fun,” Moss said. “I wanna win games. I wanna become a better player. I want my family to be able to see me.”
Moss plans on deciding in mid-July.
Phil Benker
Wide receiver — Jacksonville, Fla.
Benker is a 3-star recruit, according to 247sports, who has been committed to the University of Central Florida since March. IU went to watch him practice a couple of times this spring.
He said he is very interested in the Hoosiers and is still open-minded to other schools, but his commitment to UCF has not changed.
