Indiana received a verbal commitment from class of 2026 in-state athlete Kasmir Hicks on Friday morning.
The Decatur Central H.S. (Indianapolis, Ind.) product announced his commitment to IU on X.
Hicks is a 3-star, the No. 411 overall player in the class of 2026, the No. 38 cornerback, and the No. 1 player in the state based on the On3 industry average.
He chose IU over Cincinnati, Purdue, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Louisville, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Stanford, Northwestern and others.
“I love what they have going,” Hicks told On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “They’re building something special in Bloomington and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Hicks appears likely to play defensive back for the Hoosiers, but he’s versatile and made an impact all over the field as a junior in 2024. In total he produced 22 touchdowns.
The 5-foot-11 and 170-pound Hicks had 1,940 all-purpose yards including 46 carries for 479 yards and five scores, 54 receptions for 945 yards and 13 scores, and seven kick off returns for 334 yards and two more scores.
On the defensive side of the ball Hicks had 32 tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, two pass break-ups, and two interception returns for touchdowns.
Overall, Hicks was a key factor in leading his school to the 5A state title.
Hicks is Indiana’s fourth commit in the 2026 class. He joins Henry Ohlinger (LB), Sam Simpson (IOL) and Rodney White (DT). You can always find the latest on Indiana’s 2026 and prior recruiting classes by GOING HERE.
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