IU football lands a trio of class of 2027 commitments on Saturday afternoon
IU football’s momentum on the recruiting trail continued Saturday afternoon with a trio of commitments in the class of 2027.
The Hoosiers received pledges from receiver Ja’Hyde Brown, safety Garyon Hobbs and athlete Monsanna Torbert.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Brown plays at Christian Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, and is considered a four-star prospect nationally by the 247Sports Composite.
Brown also considered Alabama, Louisville and Vanderbilt.
Hobbs, who also plays at Christian Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, is listed at 5-foot-11 and 198 pounds.
Considered a three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings, Hobbs also considered Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, among others.
NEWS: Indiana with another commitment at the Navy All-American Bowl. This time, it’s from @garyonhobbs4, and @SWiltfong_ has the story: https://t.co/hCFtk61Jkc pic.twitter.com/7bibd1JC4U
— ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) January 10, 2026
Torbert, who plays at Princeton in Cincinnati, is a 5-foot-10, 158-pound two-way player who is considered a four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
He also considered Maryland, Iowa, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, among others.
All three commitments took place at the Navy All-American Bowl today in San Antonio.
NEWS: Ohio 4-star ATH @OhThats_UNO
commits to Indiana at the Navy All-American Bowl. @SWiltfong_ with more this big news for the Hoosiers: https://t.co/ffkOYxmpjB pic.twitter.com/xxbdXQLq8i— ChadSimmons (@ChadSimmons_) January 10, 2026
With the three commitments, the Hoosiers now have commitments from four players in the junior class.
The Hoosiers previously received a pledge from quarterback Jameson Purcell, a three-star prospect from Park Ridge, Illinois.
The class ranks among the top 20 nationally in early team rankings for the class of 2027 by numerous recruiting services.
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