Chalk this up as something to keep an eye on.
Verbally pledged to Texas Tech, 5-star defensive tackle Jalen Brewster appears to be reopening his recruitment.
The 6-foot-3 and 300-pound Brewster is the No. 1 overall player in the 2027 class according to Rivals. He’s the consensus No. 1 overall defensive lineman in the junior class.
Brewster was asked by Rivals whether he was still solid with his verbal commitment to Texas Tech, and Brewster told that outlet he is not. That comes after Texas Tech defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch’s contract was not renewed by the school this week.
The national reports have been all over the place in recent weeks, ranging from a planned visit by Brewster to IU and other schools, to his father saying his recruitment is not open. That’s why for now, this is just something to keep an eye on. The December early signing period is still a long way off.
Brewster has already visited IU multiple times, including for the Illinois game in September. He verbally pledged to Texas Tech in October.
Indiana’s actions indicate they still believe they are in the hunt. Based on his own X account, Brewster was visited last week by at least Indiana, LSU, Miami, Ohio State and SMU. IU defensive tackles coach Pat Kuntz made the trip to see Brewster.
Although he now lives in Cedar Hill, Texas, Brewster is originally from Indianapolis and his family has ties to the IU football staff. His father Robert Brewster was a First Team All-MAC offensive tackle at Ball State from 2005-08. There he was a teammate of IU defensive coordinator Bryant Haines, and IU offensive quality control analyst Eddie Burk.
Rivals describes Brewster as an “Uber-athletic defensive line prospect with true game-wrecking ability. Measured in at around 6-foot-3, 300 pounds prior to his junior season. Tests as an elite athlete in the combine setting, easily cracking 5.0 seconds in the 40-yard dash.”
His junior highlights are below.
End of jr Szn highlights⭐️@TTUGunsUpGringo @Coach_D_Wynn @RedRaiderSports @On3sports @RivalsHS @Dboogie_93 @ChadSimmons_ @samspiegs @MikeRoach247 @adamgorney @TheUCReport @Hayesfawcett3 @GregSmithRivals #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/U1FTWZWybR
— Jalen Brewster (@j8ylen__) November 19, 2025
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