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    IU football signs 22 players in class of 2026 during early signing period

    Mike SchumannBy Mike SchumannDecember 3, 2025 IU Football Recruiting 4 Comments
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    All 22 players Indiana expected to sign in the IU football high school recruiting class of 2026 are on board.

    On the morning of the first day of the early signing period, the Hoosiers have announced all 22 additions to the class.

    As of Wednesday morning, the class is ranked No. 30 nationally and No. 9 in the Big Ten at both Rivals and 247Sports.  Obviously those are fluid rankings but do provide a directional indication of where the class stands relative to the competition.

    The class appears to be IU’s second highest-rated class in the rankings era after the class of 2022.

    Here is more background on Indiana’s 2026 class:

    Star Ratings

    • 4-stars:  4
    • 3-stars:  18

    States

    • Indiana:  7
    • Ohio:  3
    • Illinois:  2
    • Florida:  2
    • Maryland:  2
    • Wisconsin:  2
    • Georgia:  2
    • Kentucky:  1
    • Missouri:  1

    Positions

    • Defensive line:  6
    • Offensive line:  4
    • Linebacker:  3
    • Tight end: 3
    • Wide receiver: 2
    • Safety:  2
    • Running back: 1
    • Cornerback: 1

    The Players

    (Star rating and below order according to the Industry Average)

    1. Gabe Hill, Naperville, Illinois, DT (4-star)
    2. Henry Ohlinger, Columbus, Ohio, LB (4-star)
    3. Kevontay Hugan, Sarasota, Florida, Edge (4-star)
    4. Cameron McHaney, Indianapolis, Indiana, DT (4-star)
    5. Ronelle Johnson, Blue Springs, Missouri, DE (3-star)
    6. Ja’Dyn Williams, Massillon, Ohio, LB (3-star)
    7. Parker Elmore, Columbus, Indiana, TE (3-star)
    8. Kasmir Hicks, Indianapolis, Indiana, CB (3-star)
    9. Trevor Gibbs, Crown Point, Indiana, TE (3-star)
    10. Lavar Keys, Landover, Maryland, WR (3-star)
    11. Ben Novak, Merrillville, Indiana, OL (3-star)
    12. P.J. MacFarlane, Liberty Township, Ohio, TE (3-star)
    13. Sam Simpson, River Falls, Wisconsin, IOL (3-star)
    14. Jacob Savage, Union, Kentucky, LB (3-star)
    15. D’Montae Tims, Tampa, Florida, S (3-star)
    16. Jamar Owens, Douglasville, Georgia, S (3-star)
    17. Blake Smythe, Franklin, Indiana, DL (3-star)
    18. Jayreon Campbell, Powder Springs, Georgia, RB (3-star)
    19. Kenton Mondeau, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, OT (3-star)
    20. Kortez Rupert, East St. Louis, Illinois, WR (3-star)
    21. Rodney White, Towson, Maryland, DL (3-star)
    22. CJ Scifres, Greenwood, Indiana, OL (3-star)

    For complete coverage of IU football recruiting, GO HERE.


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