Indiana has landed a commitment from class of 2027 cornerback Rico Jackson.
“I’m beyond blessed. Thank you for everyone who gave me an opportunity and believed in me,” Jackson wrote on X. “Hoosier nation let’s work!”
The 5-foot-11 and 170-pound Jackson is a 3-star cornerback from Maryland. He is on an official visit in Bloomington this weekend.
Jackson is ranked No. 117 among class of 2027 cornerbacks.
In addition to IU, Jackson had offers from Maryland, Virginia Tech, Pitt, Wisconsin, Penn State, Cal, Vanderbilt, Syracuse, West Virginia, North Carolina, Wake Forest and others.
Jackson is Indiana’s fifth commit in the 2027 class.
His junior season highlights are below.
Here are Indiana’s class of 2027 commits as of May 16, 2026:
- Monsanna Torbert, Cincinnati, Ohio, ATH (4-star)
- Jamison Purcell, Park Ridge, Ill., QB (3-star)
- Garyon Hobbs, Louisville, Ky., S/ATH (3-star)
- Jeremiah Jones, Michigan City, Ind., OL (3-star)
- Rico Jackson, Upper Marlboro, Md., CB (3-star)
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