Curt Cignetti is on a mission to keep the Indiana Hoosiers at the top of college football. Fresh off a National Championship, he's retooled the roster for 2026, navigating the loss of key players with strategic recruiting and transfer moves. Indiana’s future is looking bright, thanks in large part to Cignetti's savvy offseason maneuvers.
This offseason, Cignetti landed a top-20 recruiting class and pulled in a transfer portal class ranked ninth nationally by 247Sports. As spring practice progresses, the focus now shifts to a crucial recruiting period in April.
April: A Pivotal Month for Indiana’s Recruiting
The 2027 recruiting class for Indiana is already shaping up with four promising commitments: 4-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert Jr., 3-star quarterback Jameson Purcell, 3-star safety Garyon Hobbs, and 3-star offensive tackle Jeremiah Jones. With Cignetti’s track record, there’s potential for this to become Indiana’s best recruiting class ever.
April is the key month that could determine the success of this recruiting cycle. Top recruits have already started visiting Bloomington, and more are on the way.
April 17-19 Visits
Five prospects are set to visit, including two IU commits. Among them is Monsanna Torbert Jr., the highest-ranked recruit in the 2027 class for Indiana. Jeremiah Jones, another IU commit, will also be on campus.
- Khalil Taylor (4-star WR, Gibsonia, PA): No. 13 WR in the class
- Monsanna Torbert Jr. (4-star CB, Cincinnati, OH): No. 24 CB in the class, committed to IU
- Jalaython Mayfield (4-star LB, Lincolnton, NC): No. 18 LB in the class
- Junior Tu'upo (4-star S, Alabaster, AL): No. 23 S in the class
- Jeremiah Jones (3-star OT, Michigan City, IN): No. 59 OT in the class, committed to IU
April 24-26 Visits
Nine prospects will visit, headlined by 5-star wide receiver Monshun Sales from Indianapolis. Sales is the top WR in the 2027 class, and Indiana is eager to make an impression during his visit.
- Monshun Sales (5-star WR, Indianapolis, IN): No. 1 WR in the class
- Raheem Flyod (4-star CB, East St. Louis, IL): No.
25 CB in the class
- Jayce Brewer (4-star EDGE, Indianapolis, IN): No.
26 EDGE in the class
- Kenaz Sullivan (4-star S, Springfield, VA): No.
33 S in the class
- Keyson Taylor (4-star EDGE, Rockford, IL): No.
31 EDGE in the class
- Mason Oglesby (4-star TE, New Palestine, IN): No.
20 TE in the class
- Antwoine Higgins (4-star LB, Cincinnati, OH): No.
30 LB in the class
- Jameson Purcell (3-star QB, Park Ridge, IL): No.
35 QB in the class, committed to IU
- Brady Scott (3-star ATH, Reading, MA): No.
36 ATH in the class
With more visits scheduled into May, Cignetti and his staff have a busy stretch ahead. This period is critical as they aim to solidify a class that could define Indiana's football future. Keep an eye on Bloomington-it’s a hotbed of recruiting action this spring.