After winning the national championship, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is working hard to build a team good enough to defend their title. While the Hoosiers’ 2026 recruiting class may not rank well nationally but it has the prints of Cignetti all over it.
The head coach has been known to be fond of developmental talent, positional depth, and players who fit Indiana’s culture. So far this cycle, Indiana has signed 22 high school commitments, including seven blue chips. Their class ranks 30th nationally and eighth in the Big Ten. This is a major improvement considering they were 16th in their conference last year.
Full Indiana Football 2026 Recruiting Class
Defensive Line / EDGE
Indiana’s major defensive addition was four-star defensive lineman Gabe Hill, who ranks 24th in his position.
- Gabe Hill (DL, Naperville, IL): Four-star, No. 227 nationally
- Cameron McHaney (DL, IMG Academy/Greenwood, IN): Four-star, No. 361 nationally
- Blake Smythe (DL, Franklin, IN): Three-star, No. 1,073 nationally
- Rodney White (DL, Towson, MD): Three-star, No. 1,551 nationally
- Ronelle Johnson (EDGE, Blue Springs, MO): Four-star, No. 474 nationally
Linebackers
Indiana landed multiple top-300 prospects in this position.
- Kevontay Hugan (LB, Sarasota, FL): Four-star, No. 264 nationally
- Ja’Dyn Williams (LB, Massillon, OH): Four-star, No. 270 nationally
- Trevor Gibbs (LB, Crown Point, IN): Three-star, No. 610 nationally
- Jacob Savage (LB, Union, KY): Three-star, No. 964 nationally
Secondary
The Hoosiers added the following players in the defensive backfield.
- Kasmir Hicks (CB, Indianapolis, IN): Four-star, No. 344 nationally
- D’Montae Tims (S, Seffner, FL): Four-star, No. 594 nationally
- Jamar Owens (S, Douglasville, GA): Three-star, No. 769 nationally
Offensive Line
Indiana added a mix of interior linemen and tackle prospects.
- Benjamin Novak (IOL, Merrillville, IN): Three-star, No. 888 nationally
- Samuel Simpson (IOL, River Falls, WI): Three-star, No. 938 nationally
- CJ Scifres (IOL, Greenwood, IN): Three-star, No. 1,953 nationally
- Kenton Mondeau (OT, Eau Claire, WI): Three-star, No. 1,350 nationally
Indiana added playmakers at tight end, wide receiver, running back, and other offensive roles.
Tight Ends
- Parker Elmore (TE, Columbus, IN): Four-star, No. 321 nationally
- PJ MacFarlane (TE, Liberty Township, OH): Three-star, No. 937 nationally
Wide Receivers
- Kortez Rupert (WR, East St. Louis, IL): Three-star, No. 1,144 nationally
- Lavar Keys (WR, Landover, MD): Three-star, No. 827 nationally
Running Back
- Jayreon Campbell (RB, Powder Springs, GA): Three-star, No. 1,094 nationally
Athlete
- Henry Ohlinger (ATH, Columbus, OH): Four-star, No. 266 nationally
Latest Additions to Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Squad
In the latest additions, Curt Cignetti has secured the commitments of 4-star in-state offensive lineman Mason McDermott and 3-star cornerback Rico Jackson to their 2027 recruiting class.
Moreover, from the transfer portal, the program has added TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh and Kansas State edge rusher Tobi Osunsanmi.
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