Preseason accolades continue rolling in for Indiana football.
Walter Camp announced its preseason All-Americans Tuesday, and four Hoosiers made the cut. Left tackle Carter Smith and defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker earned first team honors, while linebackers Isaiah Jones and Rolijah Hardy were named to the second team.
The linebacker duo, in particular, is a nice story for the Hoosiers. They entered the 2025 season a little overlooked, or at least not viewed as game-changing players. Indiana had Aiden FIsher as its defensive figurehead at linebacker, the team’s vocal leader. The 2024 squad paired Fisher with Jailin Walker, and ther were real questions entering last season as to whether Hardy and Jones could adequately fill the void left by Walker’s departure.
Obviously, both Hardy and Jones stepped up and excelled during IU’s national championship season. Both players earned All-Big Ten second team honors last year, and they were both crucial pieces for the Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff.
Neither Hardy nor Jones will sneak up on anyone this year. They’re getting their flowers now. Both also picked up preseason recognition from Athlon Sports, and more plaudits are sure to roll in as the season gets closer.
Eight Hoosiers named preseason All-Americans by Athlon Sports
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