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Touted 2028 safety Drake Coellner set for Big Ten/SEC swing this spring
The highly recruited Indiana high school player will visit several top college football programs.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:39pm
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Drake Coellner, a 2028 safety prospect from Carmel, Indiana, has scheduled a series of spring visits to Big Ten and SEC college football programs, including Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Michigan, Ole Miss, Florida, Purdue, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Coellner, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound player, has already received offers from most of these schools and is considered one of the top recruits in the Hoosier State.
Why it matters
Coellner's recruitment is being closely watched as he is seen as a top safety prospect in the 2028 class. His visits to these high-profile programs will help determine where he ultimately decides to play college football, which could have a significant impact on the recruiting landscape.
The details
Coellner will kick off his spring visit schedule at Ohio State on March 12, followed by trips to Vanderbilt on March 19, Michigan on March 28, Ole Miss on April 3, Florida on April 4, Purdue on April 11, Indiana on April 18, and Wisconsin on April 21. All of these schools, except for Ohio State and Florida, have already offered Coellner a scholarship. Coellner recently spoke highly of the Commodores, Wolverines, and Rebels, and he visited Purdue in January, describing the atmosphere as "electric" and the coaches as "very comforting."
- Coellner will visit Ohio State on March 12.
- Coellner will visit Vanderbilt on March 19.
- Coellner will visit Michigan on March 28.
- Coellner will visit Ole Miss on April 3.
- Coellner will visit Florida on April 4.
The players
Drake Coellner
A 2028 safety prospect from Carmel, Indiana, who is considered one of the top recruits in the state.
What they’re saying
“The atmosphere was electric, the coaches are very comforting, and the fans are awesome.”
— Drake Coellner (Rivals)
“Michigan has such a rich culture and they truly have some of the nicest facilities in the nation!”
— Drake Coellner (Rivals)
“They have also sent a lot of good DBs to the league and their head coach is a defensive back coach as well.”
— Drake Coellner (Rivals)
What’s next
Beyond the programs mentioned, offers from Oregon and Oklahoma are of the highest interest for Coellner. He got a chance to visit Norman last fall.
The takeaway
Coellner's recruitment is generating significant buzz as he is considered one of the top safety prospects in the 2028 class. His upcoming visits to several elite college football programs will be closely watched, as his eventual commitment could have a major impact on the recruiting landscape.
