Indiana Football Recruiting Heats Up in April Under Curt Cignetti

Hoosiers coach looks to build on historic 2026 national title with top-ranked 2027 class

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:07pm

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After leading Indiana to a national championship last season, head coach Curt Cignetti is focused on restocking the Hoosiers' roster through a crucial recruiting stretch in April. Indiana has already secured commitments from several top 2027 prospects, and Cignetti is set to host a number of elite recruits on campus over the next two weekends as he aims to assemble the program's best recruiting class ever.

Why it matters

Indiana's surprise national title run in 2026 put the Hoosiers on the national map, and Cignetti is now tasked with sustaining that success. Securing a top-ranked 2027 recruiting class will be vital to Indiana's hopes of remaining an elite program, especially with the loss of several key contributors from last year's championship team.

The details

Cignetti and his staff have already assembled a strong 2027 recruiting class, highlighted by four-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert Jr. and three-star offensive tackle Jeremiah Jones. Over the next two weekends, the Hoosiers will host a slew of top targets, including five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales, the No. 1 player at his position in the 2027 class. Other notable visitors include four-star cornerback Raheem Flyod, four-star edge rusher Jayce Brewer, and four-star linebacker Antwoine Higgins.

  • Indiana's on-campus visits will begin on March 2.
  • Several top recruits have already visited Bloomington for spring practice.
  • Visits are scheduled for the weekends of April 17-19 and April 24-26.
  • More visits are planned for May, with the recruiting calendar running through June 21.

The players

Curt Cignetti

The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, who led the team to a historic national championship in 2026.

Monsanna Torbert Jr.

A four-star cornerback and Indiana's highest-ranked 2027 commit, ranked the No. 24 CB in the class.

Jeremiah Jones

A three-star offensive tackle and Indiana commit, ranked the No. 59 OT in the 2027 class.

Monshun Sales

A five-star wide receiver from Indianapolis, ranked the No. 1 WR in the 2027 class.

Raheem Flyod

A four-star cornerback from East St. Louis, Illinois, ranked the No. 25 CB in the 2027 class.

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What’s next

Cignetti and the Hoosiers will look to capitalize on their momentum from the 2026 season and secure commitments from several top 2027 prospects during the upcoming April recruiting visits.

The takeaway

Indiana's surprise national title run in 2026 has elevated the program's profile, and Cignetti is now tasked with building on that success by assembling a top-ranked 2027 recruiting class. The Hoosiers' ability to land elite talent like Monshun Sales during the crucial April recruiting period will be pivotal to their hopes of remaining an elite program in the years to come.