Indiana Football Visitor List for Ohio State

A rivalry will be underway in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, as the Ohio State Buckeyes land in Bloomington. And with a handful of prospects watching intently, it’s the perfect opportunity to display exactly what it means to be an Indiana Hoosier.

Oct 3, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

IU ’27 Visits List (Commits)

Monshun Sales, Wide Receiver, Lawrence North, Indianapolis, IN

Through every visit, each team made their case, and as Sales traveled across the country and back again, he finally arrived back home to Indianapolis. And on July 17, Sales chose to take his talents just 52 miles south of Indianapolis, to the crimson and cream of Memorial Stadium. Sales is the No. 1 wide receiver in Indiana and ranked 2nd nationally at his position. He chose Indiana over 39 other offers, including Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, and LSU.

Branden Sharpe, Wide Receiver, Brownsburg High School, Brownsburg, IN

Athleticism arrives in the form of wide receiver Branden Sharpe, who made his commitment to IU on May 18, 2026. The three-sport athlete finds excellence on the track, the basketball court, and the football field at Brownsburg High School. In his junior season, Sharpe tallied 59 receptions for 1,143 yards, averaging 19.4 yards per catch, and 13 touchdowns. The 5-foot-9 junior also brought Brownsburg High School football two consecutive Indiana State Championships.

Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes, Running Back, St. John’s College, Washington, DC

Standout running back Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes went on his official visit to Bloomington on May 29, and Indiana made its mark as he committed to become a Hoosier on June 3. The Washington, D.C. native is the No.1 player in DC according to 247Sports and is labeled as a three-star prospect. In his junior season at St. John’s College High School, he rushed for 1600 yards and accumulated 15 rushing touchdowns.

Jeremiah Jones, Offensive Lineman, Michigan City High School, Michigan City, IN

Jones is a three-star prospect according to 247 Sports and made his commitment to IU on Jan. 31, 2026. Jones is a top-20 player in the state of Indiana and signed with the Hoosiers on his Junior Day visit.

Mason McDermott, Offensive Lineman, Noblesville High School, Noblesville, IN

The 6-foot-7 offensive tackle made his commitment to become a Hoosier on May 17, 2026, just two days after his official visit to Bloomington. McDermott is rated a four-star prospect by 247 Sports, coming in 5th in Indiana and 305th nationally. He chose Indiana over an impressive 18 offers, including Northwestern, Missouri, and UCLA.

Caleb Pugh, Interior Offensive Lineman, Grand Rapids Christian, Grand Rapids, MI

Caleb Pugh placed his faith in Indiana on June 21, officially committing to the Hoosiers. According to 247Sports, Pugh is a three-star prospect and the 19th-rated player in Michigan. He is ranked 83rd nationally at his position. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound lineman is nothing short of impressive, and his skill dates back to his versatility and experience as an overall athlete. Pugh chose Indiana over 15 other offers, including Yale, Navy, and Army.

Reinaldo Perez, Defensive End, Columbus Academy HS, Columbus, OH

The Hoosiers made a huge splash on June 3, and their smiles may have gotten a little brighter, as four-star prospect Reinaldo Perez committed to Indiana. The Columbus, Ohio, native is ranked as the No. 16 player in the state and ranked No. 36 nationally among defensive linemen. Perez chose Indiana over 33 other offers, including Ohio State and Tennessee.

Myles Smith, STUD, Farmington HS, Farmington, MI

All eyes turned to Indiana as the Hoosiers landed a standout edge rusher out of Farmington, Michigan, on May 28. Myles Smith has garnered a composite rating as a 4-star prospect, and according to 247 Sports, Smith is the No. 8 player in the state of Michigan and is ranked 32nd among edge rushers in his class. Smith went on his official visit to Indiana on May 15 and made his decision shortly after. Smith stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He chose Indiana over Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Cain Brackney, Linebacker, Bixby HS, Bixby, OK

The Hoosiers were too good to pass up for Brackney, who flipped his commitment from UCLA to Indiana on June 22. Indiana’s hot pursuit paid off, as Brackney officially became a Hoosier. In his junior season, the three-star prospect out of Bixby, Oklahoma, tallied 102 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception for a touchdown, one pass breakup, and one forced fumble.

Garyon Hobbs, Linebacker, Christian Academy-Louisville, Louisville, KY

The defender out of Louisville, Kentucky, committed to IU on Jan.10, 2026, just 24 hours after the Hoosiers’ 56-22 Peach Bowl victory over the Oregon Ducks. Hobbs is listed as an athlete but is a “do-it-all” defender who can slot in as a backer or a safety depending on personnel. He also displayed offensive prowess, with over 500 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, along with five interceptions, over 16 games in his 2025 season at Atherton High School. The three-star prospect, according to 247 Sports, chose Indiana over offers from schools like Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky. Hobbs is listed at 5-foot-11, 198 pounds, and his versatility as a defender will make him a difference-maker for this Hoosiers’ defense in the 2027 season.

Chris Bradley, Cornerback, North College Hill HS, West Chester, OH

Chris Bradley arrived in Bloomington last weekend and made his commitment to Indiana shortly after on June 14. With additional interest from Miami (OH), Indiana came in first place. Bradley is a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports and is ranked as the 122nd cornerback in his class nationally. Bradley’s junior season at North College Hill was impressive, as he tallied 6 interceptions, 14 pass breakups, and 28 total tackles.

Rico Jackson, Cornerback, Quince Orchard HS, Gaithersburg, MD

Jackson committed to Indiana on May 16, 2026, and received a total of 23 offers. He landed in Bloomington over schools like Virginia Tech and Penn State. Jackson is an instinctual athlete whose speed translates to all three phases of the game. He is projected to be a corner in college, but could easily help the Hoosiers as a special teamer on day 1. He has a nose for the football and is extremely disruptive to opposing offenses.

Brady Scott, Safety, Tabor Academy, Reading, MA

Brady Scott is officially set to suit up as a Hoosier and take the field at Memorial Stadium in the fall of 2027. Scott is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and is No. 563 nationally and the fifth-best player in Massachusetts. Scott is listed as an athlete, but is projected to play at the safety position for the Hoosiers. He made his decision to become a Hoosier on May 31, choosing Indiana over 18 other offers, including Iowa, Duke, and Georgia Tech.

’28 Visits (Uncommitted)

Braylon Clark, Wide Receiver, Povidence Day School, Charlotte, NC

Braylon Clark is a four-star prospect out of Charlotte, NC. He is ranked as the No.1 player in the state of North Carolina and ranked 24th nationally. Clark has received an impressive 34 offers from schools including Ohio State, Oregon, and Alabama.

Desmond Christian Jr., Wide Receiver, Cypress Orchard HS, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Desmond Christian Jr. is a three-star prospect, hailing from Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has received 28 offers, including from schools like Auburn, Boston College, and Florida.

Avery Thompson, Wide Receiver, Paducah Tilgham, Paducah, KY

Thompson is ranked No.112 at his position across the nation. He has received 25 offers, including one from Indiana.

Maddox Weil, Wide Receiver, Northrop HS, Fort Wayne, IN

Weil is a three-star prospect from Fort Wayne, Ind. He is the sixth-best player in the state of Indiana and ranked at No. 81 in wide receivers. He has received an offer from Indiana, along with 16 other offers.

Kellen Miller, Wide Receiver, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL

The three-star prospect has received 19 offers, including one from Indiana.

Zaidan Jernigan, Running Back, Louisville HS, Louisville, MS

Zaiden Jernigan is a four-star prospect according to 247Sports and ranked at No. 143 nationally. He has received 24 offers, including from Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, and Florida.

Bennett Conyers, Tight End, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN

Conyers is a three-star prospect out of Nashville, Tenn. He is ranked No. 28 among tight ends. The 6-foot-3 tight end has received 39 offers from Indiana, Kansas State, Georgia, and Arkansas.

Landon Dawson, Tight End, Mount Vernon HS, Mount Vernon, OH

Dawson has received 15 offers, one of which came from Indiana.

Theo Schott, Tight End, Zionsville HS, Zionsville, IN

Schott is ranked at No. 244 nationally, and he has received 35 offers, including from Indiana and Alabama. Georgia and Florida.

Carson Adkins, Offensive Lineman, Licking Valley HS, Newark, OH

Adkins is the 18th-ranked player in the state of Ohio. He has received 12 offers, including one from Indiana.

Carter Barrett, Offensive Lineman, Dowling Catholic HS, West Des Moines, IA

Carter Barrett is a four-star prospect out of West Des Moines, Iowa. Barrett. He has received an offer from Indiana, along with 35 other offers.

Collin Burris, Offensive Lineman, Marysville HS, Marysville, OH

Burris has received 18 offers, including from Indiana, Iowa State, Duke, and Boston College.

Nick Anderson, Offensive Lineman, Kiski Area HS, Vandergift, PA

Anderson has received 14 offers, including from Indiana, Georgia Tech, LSU, and Maryland.

Florians Naglines, Offensive Lineman, Glenbrook North, Northbrook, IL

Naglins is the 30th-ranked player in the state of Illinois and has received four offers from Arizona State, Akron, Florida Atlantic, and Toledo.

Declan Heying, Offensive Lineman, Des Moines Christian School, Des Moines, IA

Heying has received an offer from Indiana and 19 other schools.

Kody Strayhorn, Offensive Lineman, IMG Academy, Bradenton, FL

Strayhorn is unrated by 247Sports; however, he has received 20 offers, including from Indiana, UNC, and Georgia.

Cash Patrick, Offensive Lineman, Celina High School, Celina, OH

Merrick Ham, Defensive End, Marietta HS, Marietta, GA

Ham is a four-star prospect out of Marietta, Georgia. He has received an offer from Indiana, along with 29 others.

Simon Naomuh, Defensive Lineman, Tabor Academy, Marion, MA

Nuamah is a four-star prospect according to 247Sports and ranked No.10 nationally among defensive linemen. He has received 37 offers, including one from Indiana.

Zylen Little, Defensive Lineman, Carrollwood Day HS, Tampa, FL

Little is a four-star prospect out of Tampa, FL. He has received an offer from Indiana, along with offers from 46 other schools.

Sam Hirschy, Defensive Lineman, New Palestine HS, New Palestine, IN

Hirschy is the 8th-ranked player in Indiana and has already received an offer from the Hoosiers, along with 19 other offers.

Jaeden Taylor, Linebacker, Carver HS, Columbus, GA

Javier McCoy, Linebacker, Andrean HS, Merrillville, IN

McCoy has received an offer from Indiana, along with four other offers.

Jess Officer, Linebacker, Oldham County HS, Buckner, KY

Officer has received 12 offers, including one from Indiana.

Eliaz Egbe, Linebacker, Palatine HS, Palatine, IL

Egbe has received 11 offers, including one from Indiana.

Cyrus Zuah, Linebacker, Mount Saint Joseph, Baltimore, MD

Elijah Long, Linebacker, Dalton HS, Dalton, GA

Franck Atangana, Cornerback, Dalton HS, Dalton, GA

Xavier Bowman, Cornerback, Baylor School, Chattanooga, TN

Bowman is a four-star prospect out of Chattanooga, Tenn. He has received 20 offers, including one from Indiana.