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Indiana Football
2027 Commitments

The players who have pledged to Indiana.
Position groups, recruiting context and Coach Griff’s perspective.

By Shannon Griffith · Coach Griff
Last checked: September 16, 2026 · Class of 2027

17IU commitments
#27National class rank
#9Big Ten class rank

Class rankings: Rivals Industry. Class score: 88.65. Four commitments have source-listed Indiana locations. The source displays “Last Update 07/17/26 11:33”; HFT checked the available list on September 16, 2026.

The class at a glance

In-state talent. A quarterback foundation.

Monshun Sales leads this snapshot with a 98.32 Rivals Industry rating and a No. 7 national ranking. Jameson Purcell is the class’s quarterback and earliest listed commitment, dating to July 21, 2025.

The 17 commitments include eight offensive players and nine defensive players. Wide receiver and cornerback each account for three. No tight end or specialist appears in the current list.

Meet the 2027 commitments

Jump to a position below. Players are ordered by Rivals Industry rating within each group.

Every player below is listed as committed to Indiana, not signed or enrolled. Notes offer HFT context and evaluation checkpoints; they do not imply a completed film evaluation.

QB · Quarterbacks

QBCommitted to IU

Jameson Purcell 3-star

Maine South (Park Ridge, IL)

6-1.5 / 200 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry87.73National #592 · Position #34 · State #23

Committed: 07/21/25

Coach Griff’s note
The class’s quarterback and earliest listed commitment. Decision-making, accuracy and command of the offense remain the central evaluation questions.

Rivals profile ↗

RB · Running backs

RBCommitted to IU

Da’Jon Talley Rhodes 3-star

St. John’s College (Washington, DC)

5-10.5 / 210 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry88.73National #433 · Position #33 · State #1

Committed: 06/03/26

Coach Griff’s note
The only running back currently listed. Vision, ball security and passing-down responsibilities are useful development checkpoints.

Rivals profile ↗

WR · Wide receivers

WRCommitted to IU

Monshun Sales 5-star

Lawrence North (Indianapolis, IN)

6-5 / 201 lb · Class of 2027 · In-state

Rivals Industry98.32National #7 · Position #2 · State #1

Committed: 07/17/26

Coach Griff’s note
The highest-rated commitment in this snapshot and an Indianapolis prospect. His listed 6-5 frame adds a different profile to the receiver group.

Rivals profile ↗
WRCommitted to IU

Branden Sharpe 3-star

Brownsburg (Brownsburg, IN)

5-9.5 / 155 lb · Class of 2027 · In-state

Rivals Industry89.00National #406 · Position #57 · State #11

Committed: 05/18/26

Coach Griff’s note
A Brownsburg commitment with a different build from Sales. Watch route detail and separation; size alone does not assign a receiver’s role.

Rivals profile ↗
WRCommitted to IU

Jordan Carrasquillo 3-star

Milton (Alpharetta, GA)

6-1 / 195 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry86.43National #977 · Position #139 · State #116

Committed: 05/21/26

Coach Griff’s note
Adds a Georgia prospect to the three-receiver group. Track route consistency and how he creates separation against coverage.

Rivals profile ↗

OT · Offensive tackles

OTCommitted to IU

Mason McDermott 4-star

Noblesville (Noblesville, IN)

6-7 / 305 lb · Class of 2027 · In-state

Rivals Industry90.59National #233 · Position #19 · State #2

Committed: 05/17/26

Coach Griff’s note
An in-state tackle with a listed 6-7, 305-pound frame. Footwork and leverage remain the evaluation checkpoints.

Rivals profile ↗

IOL · Interior offensive line

IOLCommitted to IU

Jeremiah Jones 3-star

Michigan City (Michigan City, IN)

6-6 / 271 lb · Class of 2027 · In-state

Rivals Industry87.10National #780 · Position #67 · State #16

Committed: 01/31/26

Coach Griff’s note
An in-state interior-line commitment with a listed 6-6 frame. Leverage and strength development will help define his college fit.

Rivals profile ↗
IOLCommitted to IU

Caleb Pugh 3-star

Grand Rapids Christian (Grand Rapids, MI)

6-3 / 295 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry85.20National #1300 · Position #114 · State #21

Committed: 06/22/26

Coach Griff’s note
One of two interior offensive-line commitments. Watch leverage, balance and movement against stronger defensive fronts.

Rivals profile ↗

EDGE · Edge defenders

EDGECommitted to IU

Myles Smith 4-star

Farmington (Farmington, MI)

6-4 / 235 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry90.63National #229 · Position #23 · State #6

Committed: 05/28/26

Coach Griff’s note
The class’s lone listed edge defender. Track his pass-rush development and ability to handle run responsibilities.

Rivals profile ↗

DL · Defensive line

DLCommitted to IU

Reinaldo Perez 4-star

Columbus Academy (Columbus, OH)

6-5 / 240 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry89.68National #325 · Position #36 · State #14

Committed: 06/03/26

Coach Griff’s note
The lone defensive-line listing in this class snapshot. Physical development will help clarify his eventual role up front.

Rivals profile ↗

LB · Linebackers

LBCommitted to IU

Jalaythan Mayfield 4-star

Lincolnton (Lincolnton, NC)

6-1.5 / 235 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry90.59National #234 · Position #21 · State #9

Committed: 06/19/26

Coach Griff’s note
The higher-rated of the two linebacker commitments. Watch read speed and coverage development alongside his listed size.

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LBCommitted to IU

Cain Brackney 3-star

Bixby (Tulsa, OK)

6-2 / 205 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry86.10National #1083 · Position #93 · State #18

Committed: 06/22/26

Coach Griff’s note
The second linebacker commitment in the source list. Watch tackling angles and how added strength complements his movement.

Rivals profile ↗

CB · Cornerbacks

CBCommitted to IU

Ramir Harris-Dupree 3-star

Grimsley (Greensboro, NC)

6-0 / 160 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry88.03National #565 · Position #63 · State #20

Committed: 06/20/26

Coach Griff’s note
The highest-rated of three cornerback commitments in this snapshot. Coverage technique and physical development deserve attention.

Rivals profile ↗
CBCommitted to IU

Rico Jackson 3-star

Quince Orchard (Upper Marlboro, MD)

5-11 / 170 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry87.10National #739 · Position #83 · State #18

Committed: 05/16/26

Coach Griff’s note
Part of a three-player cornerback group. Watch transition quickness, positioning and ball skills as the evaluation develops.

Rivals profile ↗
CBCommitted to IU

Chris Bradley 3-star

North College Hill (Cincinnati, OH)

5-9.5 / 150 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry86.10National #1086 · Position #115 · State #42

Committed: 06/14/26

Coach Griff’s note
A Cincinnati-area addition to the secondary. Physical development and coverage technique are the next checkpoints.

Rivals profile ↗

S · Safeties

SCommitted to IU

Brady Scott 3-star

Tabor Academy (Reading, MA)

6-0 / 195 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry88.67National #460 · Position #42 · State #3

Committed: 05/31/26

Coach Griff’s note
One of two safety commitments. Track recognition, range and tackling as his senior-season evaluation develops.

Rivals profile ↗
SCommitted to IU

Garyon Hobbs 3-star

Christian Academy of Louisville (Louisville, KY)

5-11.5 / 200 lb · Class of 2027

Rivals Industry87.77National #583 · Position #56 · State #8

Committed: 01/10/26

Coach Griff’s note
A nearby Louisville commitment who joined the class in January. Track how his coverage and run-support responsibilities develop.

Rivals profile ↗
Coach Griff in a crimson HFT football pullover

Portrait attire digitally edited.

Beyond the rankings

Coach Griff’s perspective

The headline starts with Sales, but a recruiting class has to become a roster. Indiana has a quarterback commitment, three offensive linemen and five defensive backs in this snapshot. That gives us specific position groups to follow as these players develop.

Four Indiana prospects keep the local connection visible. The next questions are about how each player grows into a college role, how the class holds together, and where the remaining additions fit. A ranking is useful context; development and fit still do the heavy lifting.

Shannon Griffith · Coach Griff
Meet Coach Griff →

Sources & class notes

Commitments, dates, measurements, school/location and class summary: On3 / Rivals — Indiana 2027 commitments, checked September 16, 2026. Ratings and national, position, state and team rankings are attributed to Rivals Industry, not HFT. Each player links to his individual Rivals profile.

School and location follow the source listing and may reflect a hometown rather than a campus. Commitments, measurements and rankings can change. This is a dated editorial snapshot, not an automatic feed or an official Indiana University roster. No Rivals/On3 player photographs are reproduced.

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