2018 Early Signing Period Signee Profile: DB Larry Tracy

Written by Evan McShane

Larry Tracy, 5’10”, 175 pounds, Indianapolis, IN (Decatur Central), RB, 247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star (86.00) 

Larry Tracy from Decatur Central in Indianapolis was a massive win for Brandon Shelby, William Inge, and the rest of the Indiana staff. Standing 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, Tracy has the makings of a traditional man-to-man cornerback. He is ranked as the 11th best player in Indiana according to the 247 composite rankings. His addition to the 2019 class was of great importance. As someone who may be able to contribute right away, Tracy should provide IU fans with a fun four years on defense. Tracy is also one of the more vocal recruits on social media. Throughout the recruiting process he’s done a fantastic job helping recruit other players. 

With blazing speed and excellent ball skills, Larry Tracy has put together quite the highlight reel. You can watch his impressive high school highlights on his Hudle profile here. Indiana fans know that talented players in the secondary can change the dynamic of a defense. Some recall the recent success of Rashard Fant. Others remember Tracy Porter and have followed his NFL career. Larry Tracy possesses the talent and moxie to develop into a shutdown cornerback. He might end up becoming a fan favorite, but one thing is for sure: Tracy will do a great job representing Indiana University on and off the field.