INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILE-BRANDEN SHARPE
Branden Sharpe is a 5-9.5, 160-lb wide receiver from Brownsburg, Indiana, committed to the Indiana Hoosiers on May 18, 2026. He is a 2027 recruit rated among the top 233 wide receivers nationally by 247Sports (90 composite) and ranked 471 nationally by On3 (88 industry)
High School & Athletic Background
High School: Brownsburg High School (Brownsburg, IN)
Multi-sport athlete — excelled in football, basketball, and track .
Track: 11.17s in the 100m, 18-4 long jump .
Basketball: Averaged 8.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.6 spg as a junior
Football Career
2025 Junior Season (14 games):
59 catches, 1,143 yards (19.4 YPC), 13 TD, 1 KORTD
2024 Sophomore Season (13 games):
66 catches, 1,165 yards (17.7 YPC), 7 TD, 1 KORTD
Career (28 varsity games):
125 catches, 2,308 yards, 20 TD .
Recruiting Profile
Scout Grade: 79 (ESPN)
Strengths: Explosive lower half, quick releases, ability to shake assignments, versatility in route-running and catching in traffic .
Weaknesses: Underweight/undersized, may need to develop size
Special Skills: Dangerous return man, can gear up or down for long or short plays .
Recruiting Activity
Offers: 22 schools, including Indiana, Purdue, Cincinnati, Vanderbilt, Boston College, Houston, and others
Visits: Official visits to Indiana (May 29, 2026), Purdue (Jun 19, 2026), Cincinnati (Jun 12, 2026), Vanderbilt (Jun 4, 2026) .
Commitment: Indiana Hoosiers, coached by Mike Shanahan and Pat Kuntz
Outlook
Sharpe is seen as a snappy, agile inside receiver who can produce chunk plays and is a threat on returns. While not the biggest or most physical WR, his speed, agility, and production at the high school level make him a valuable contributor at the college level
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