Indiana picked up a commitment from 3-star class of 2026 safety Jamar Owens on Friday afternoon.
Owens announced his decision on his Instagram page. He took an official visit to IU last weekend.
According to the industry average, Owens is the No. 70 safety in the 2026 class.
The 6-foot and 180-pound Owens attends Jonesboro H.S. in Douglasville, Ga. He had 70 tackles including three for loss, three interceptions and two forced fumbles as a junior.
Owens’ offers included Texas A&M, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Auburn, Texas, Florida State, USC and others.
Indiana now has two safeties in their 2026 class. Owens joins Florida 3-star Laron Dues. Overall the class is ranked around No. 30 in the nation. Here’s the rest of the now 19-player class, with links to more information on each:
INDIANA 2026 CLASS
- Gabe Hill, Naperville, Illinois, DL (4-star)
- Henry Ohlinger, Columbus, Ohio, LB/RB (4-star)
- Kevontay Hugan, Sarasota, Fla., Edge (4-star)
- Kasmir Hicks, Indianapolis, Indiana, CB/WR (3-star)
- Sam Simpson, River Falls, Wisconsin, IOL (3-star)
- Jayreon Campbell, Powder Springs, Georgia, RB (3-star)
- Cash Herrera, San Diego, California, QB (3-star)
- Trevor Gibbs, Crown Point, Indiana, TE (3-star)
- Blake Smythe, Franklin, Indiana, DL (3-star)
- P.J. MacFarlane, Liberty Township, Ohio, TE (3-star)
- Kortez Rupert, East St. Louis, Illinois, WR (3-star)
- Jacob Savage, Union, Kentucky, LB (3-star)
- Ja’Dyn Williams, Massillon, Ohio, LB (3-star)
- Rodney White, Towson, Maryland, DL (3-star)
- Kenton Mondeau, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, OT (3-star)
- CJ Scifres, Greenwood, Indiana, OL (3-star)
- Parker Elmore, Columbus, Indiana, TE (3-star)
- Laron Dues, Sarasota, Florida, S (3-star)
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