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    Live Tracker: IU Football Recruiting on National Signing Day

    Mike SchumannBy IU Football No Comments

    Today is the first day of the college football early signing period for the recruiting class of 2020.

    We are tracking Indiana’s commits and others on the board and will have updates here throughout the day.  The Hoosiers are expecting at least 19 players to sign based on their commitments going into the day.

    Check back for updates throughout the day.

    See also:  Coach Allen on BTN and meeting with the media.

    TEAM RANKINGS

    SIGNED (18) — Click on the names for more information

    (Ratings based on 247Sports Composite/in ranking order)

    1. Rashawn Williams, Detroit, Michigan, WR (4-star)
      • Indiana’s highest ranked player in the class, Williams should make an impact as a freshman.
    2. Tim Baldwin, Jr., Nokesville, Virginia, RB (3-star)
      • As a top-50 running back nationally, Baldwin was a very strong late addition for IU.
    3. Damarjhe Lewis, Griffin, Georgia, DT (3-star)
      • A former Auburn commit that is a high level 3-star with a chance to play early.
    4. Caleb Murphy, Campellsburg, Indiana, DL (3-star)
      • A versatile and athletic 6-foot-4/250 that could end up playing several different positions in college.
    5. Bryson Bonds, Crowley, Texas, S, (3-star)
      • Top-75 safety, Texas all-state both as a player and academically.
    6. Lemuel Neeley-Watley, Detroit, Michigan, WR/DB (3-star)
      • A star on both sides of the ball, Neeley-Watley is expected to play CB at IU.
    7. David Baker, Indianapolis, Indiana, WR (3-star)
      • Baker is the highest ranked wide receiver in the state of Indiana in 2020.
    8. Christopher Keys, Collins, Mississippi, DB (3-star)
      • A high level athlete that could emerge as an upperclassman.
    9. AJ Barner, Aurora, Ohio, TE, (3-star)
      • A strong senior season allowed Barner to seriously raise his recruiting profile.  A defensive star as well.
    10. Luke Wiginton, Fort Wayne, Indiana, OT (3-star)
      • Comes in as the lone true tackle in the class.
    11. Brady Feeney, St. Louis, Missouri, OL (3-star)
      • Has a path to play early in career with significant interior line departures.  Not related to Dan Feeney.
    12. Ty Wise, Carmel, Indiana, OLB (3-star)
      • IU’s first commit in the class and Indiana Mr. Football at linebacker.
    13. Javon Swinton, Stafford, Virginia, ATH, (3-star)
      • Power five potential at both receiver and cornerback.
    14.  Dexter Williams, Macon, Georgia, QB (3-star)
      • A true dual threat QB with more than 1,500 yards passing and nearly 1,000 yards rushing along with 29 total touchdowns.
    15. Cameron Knight, Noblesville, Indiana, OL (3-star)
      • A sibling of Brandon Knight, Cameron will look to fly in under the radar like his brother and have a strong career in Bloomington.
    16. Randy Holtz, Fort Wayne, OL, (3-star)
      • Just committed to IU yesterday.  A huge 6-foot-5/350 frame that can be molded into a Big Ten lineman.

    Transfers

    17.  Dylan Powell, G (Stanford Transfer)

      • An immediate impact transfer with power five experience as a starter.

    18.  Luke Haggard, OL (JUCO Transfer)

    WAITING (2)

    1. Jalen Williams, Apopka, Florida, TE (3-star) — recruiting services suggesting December signing is not likely.
    2. Coleon Smith, Belleville, Michigan, OT (3-star)

    FLIPPED (0)

    None

    OTHERS TO WATCH

    • Jason Harris (4-star DE), Gilbert, AZ — expected to decide in January
    • Alante Brown (4-star WR), Chicago, IL — announcement at 11 a.m. ET on BTN
    • Luke Haggard (OL, Santa Rosa J.C.)  — signed with IU
    • Marquez Bell (3-star WR), Lake City, FL
    • Westley Neal (3-star DT), Miami, FL
    • Alex Atcavage (3-star OL), Bradenton, FL
    • Jontavis Robertson (3-star ATH), Gray, GA — announcement at 2:30 p.m. ET

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