Jayreon Campbell 

Position: RB

Height/Weight: 5’10” 190lb

Hometown: Powder Springs, GA (McEachern HS)

24/7 Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 73 ranked RB in 2026 class

Highlights

A beefy back with enough size and strength to make the jump to the college game, Campbell has good burst and quickness in addition to his physical running style. As a junior Campbell rushed for 930 yards and 18 touchdowns on 168 carries, showcasing both his ability to find the endzone and his durability. As the first running back to commit to the Hoosiers in 2026, Campbell has the ability to become a contributor as a change of pace back.

Rodney White, DL, Concordia Prep, Towson, Maryland

6’2” 280 lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star (85.89) Highlights

White committed to Indiana in the spring. He had a decent senior season with seven tackles for loss. He will be in for spring practice and try to develop into someone who can be in the rotation. 

Sam Simpson, OL, River Falls, WI (River Falls HS)

6’4” 275lb 24/7 Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 48 ranked IOL in 2026 class 

Ranked among the top IOL in the class of 2026 and one of the best players in Wisconsin Simpson chose the Hoosiers over several other Big 10 programs. A big body, Simpson brings some solid size and depth to the interior of Indiana’s offensive line. At 6’4” 275 lb he will likely begin as a depth/rotational piece along the interior of the line, with the ability to develop into a guard or center in the years to come.

Gabriel Hill, DL, Naperville North, Naperville, Illinois

6’2” 275 lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-Star (92.03) Highlights

Hill is one of a couple standout defensive linemen in this class. He played both inside and outside on the line, but projects as an interior defensive lineman at the next level. He had a big senior season with 55 tackles, five sacks and three blocks on special teams. Hill also throws the shot put and discus during track and field season. He has the strength to defeat blocks and get into an opponent’s backfield. If he is to be an interior lineman, Hill will have to bulk up.

Jamar Owens, Safety, Douglas County, Douglasville, Georgia

6’0” 175lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star (87.22) Highlights

The Hoosiers needed to get younger at safety to rebuild the room after they could lose all three starters after this season. Owens had a productive senior season with 70 tackles. He will need some development, but could be in the rotation in the near future.

Trevor Gibbs, Tight End, Crown Point HS, Crown Point, Indiana

6’4” 235 lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star (88.56) Highlights

Gibbs was a standout two-way player for Crown Point as a tight end and an edge rusher. While listed as an edge of recruiting sites, IU will have Gibbs start his career at tight end. He was better on defense in high school, but still has a lot of potential at tight end. He’s athletic, tough and can make plays with the ball. IU needs some help at tight end and while Gibbs probably isn’t a contender to be a major player in 2026, the Hoosiers need to balance out the room.

Benjamin Novak, OL, Merrillville, IN (Andrean HS)

6’6” 310lb 24/7 Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 65 ranked IOL in 2026 class Highlights

At 6’6” 310lb, Novak brings elite size and strength to the Hoosiers’ line and has the versatility to play either guard or tackle depending on the team’s needs. Beyond his physical attributes, Indiana’s ability to flip his commitment from Wisconsin was a huge win along the recruiting trail. With his size and versatility, Novak could help solidify the offensive tackle position for years to come, as he helps to provide physicality on the edges of the Indiana line.

Ja’dyn Williams, LB, Washington, Massillon, Ohio

6’2” 205 lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-Star (89.22) Highlights

Williams may be the sleeper of this class. The Hoosiers held off a late push by Ohio State for Williams and he was bumped up late to a four-star prospect. He plays fast and violent on defense. It will be hard to keep Williams off the field as a true freshman and could be one of the foundational players for the defense beyond 2026.

Kasmir Hicks, Cornerback, Decatur Central, Indianapolis, Indiana

5’11” 170 lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-Star (89.10) Highlights

Hicks is a top five player in the state according to 247Sports’ composite rankings and is an important get as the Hoosiers start to pull some of the top talent in the state. Hicks is a play maker who had three interceptions and nine passes broken up as a senior. He also has the ability to return punts and kicks. The Hoosiers have a good number of young defensive backs in the pipeline, so Hicks should be able to grow and develop without being forced into early action until he’s ready.

Kortez Rupert, WR, East St. Louis, IL (East St. Louis HS)

5’11” 155lb 24/7 Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 231 ranked WR in 2026 class Highlights

At 5’ 11” 155lb, Rupert will likely have to put on some weight to compete in the physical Big Ten. However, given his speed, Rupert will likely see snaps on special teams as he develops and works into the wide receiver rotations. Look for him to develop into a true kick returning and slot threat as he gains experience in college.

Ronelle Johnson, Edge, Blue Springs, Blue Springs, Missouri

6’4” 260lbs. 247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-Star (90.24) Highlights

Johnson is a top five player from Missouri and another four-star lineman on the defensive side of the ball. He already has the size and frame to play in the Big Ten. Johnson will be one of the Hoosiers many early enrollees and has a path to early playing time. Indiana’s staff has had no problem playing freshman on the defensive line if they can contribute and Johnson looks, on paper, as if he can contribute early.

Kenton Mondeau, OL,  Eau Claire, WI (Eau Claire North HS)

6’7” 315lb 24/7 Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 112 ranked OT in 2026 class Highlights

At 6’6” 315lb, Mondeau brings a towering presence to Indiana’s offensive line. Mondeau uses his size to his advantage, bringing a lot of physicality and aggression in both his run and pass blocking. Like Keys and MacFarlane, Mondeau will not be enrolling early, which could slow down his development. However given his physical traits and upside, he has the potential to grow into a reliable starter on the IU line.

Posted by: @thehoosierhuddle

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This thread will serve as the home for all our player blurbs. So instead of posting 25 articles, we will post the player profiles here and put out an offense and defense breakdown of the class as well as some other insights.

Love this approach.  Thank you.  

 

Great job on the signees Sammy. Thnx.

This is a really solid class!