also spoke with some locally-recognized names: wide receiver Terrance Turner (Indiana) and runningback Darren Evans (Virginia Tech.) Turner finally grew into a featured role as a Hoosier receiver in 2010, hauling in 67 catches for 681 yards, and Evans is a former Warren Central product who soldiered through an injury-ravaged career at Virginia Tech, where he platooned with fellow draft prospect Ryan Williams.
Turner was mobbed by local reporters, undoubtedly because of his Hoosier playing career. He sold himself on his size and speed and said that he and fellow Indiana University prospect Tandon Doss have really pushed each other in the process leading up the Combine to perform at peak levels. I asked Turner about something I had heard Doss say on local radio this past week, that the Indiana receiving corps was vastly underrated in terms of run-blocking, and Turner agreed with that sentiment, saying that position coach Billy Lynch pushed them hard to finish plays downfield and open up big play opportunities for running backs. Turner agreed with Doss’ sentiments, saying that he too felt the Hoosiers’ blocking ability from the receiver position is underappreciated on a national level.
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