Less than 24 hours after securing a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Indiana football secured a big class of 2027 commitment.
Four-star wide receiver Ja’Hyde Brown announced his commitment to IU on Saturday during the Navy All-American Bowl.
“I just felt like the time was right,” he said on Peacock after putting on an Indiana hat.
Brown chose Indiana over Louisville, Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Ole Miss. Per 247Sports, he held offers from 24 programs in total, including other Big Ten offers from Maryland, Purdue, and Wisconsin.
The Louisville, Ky. native caught a state-high 98 passes for 1,556 yards and 24 touchdowns as a junior at Christian Academy, leading the program to a perfect 15-0 record and its fourth-straight championship.
The 5-foot-11 Brown is a dynamic playmaker who can be utilized in a number of ways. He’ll likely work primarily from the slot and possibly as a returner in college.
This is Indiana’s third commit for the class of 2027, joining Park Ride, Ill. quarterback Jameson Purcell and Ocala, Fla. wide receiver James Bethea. Brown is the highest-rated player of the group.
Brown hasn’t been surprised by IU’s success in the CFP, including Friday’s 56-22 beatdown of Oregon in the Peach bowl.
“It’s what coach Cig does,” Brown said on Peacock. “He plays top teams and he beats them.”
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