Indiana is rebuilding its defensive line for next season via the transfer portal.
Texas State interior defensive lineman Dominique Ratcliff announced on Tuesday afternoon he has committed to IU for the 2025 season.
The 6-foot-3 and 280-pound Conroe, Texas product has one season of eligibility remaining. He started his career at Louisiana, where he played one game in two seasons (2020-21) and redshirted the 2021 campaign.
Ratcliff played in 36 games over the last three seasons for Texas State. Over that span he recorded 64 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and five sacks.
According to PFF, Ratcliff’s strength is run defense. He posted an 85.0 grade against the run in 2024. Among FBS interior defensive linemen with 150 run defense snaps, his grade ranked No. 15 in the nation for run defense.
He also posted 17 quarterback pressures on 166 pass rush snaps.
Overall Ratcliff played 318 total snaps over 12 games this season and earned Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt honors in 2024.
Ratcliff also reported offers from TCU, SMU, Virginia Tech, Houston, and Memphis since he entered the portal.
Indiana must replace starters James Carpenter and C.J. West along the interior of their defensive line following their 2024 CFP run. In addition to Ratcliff, they’ve received a a commitment from Western Kentucky defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler.
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IU football transfer portal tracker following the 2024 regular season (UPDATED)
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