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An offensive lineman became the fourth in-state recruit to commit to the Hoosiers. He was one of five, including a big-play receiver, to choose IU this week.
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football landed a verbal commitment from Center Grove offensive lineman C.J. Scifres on Saturday.
It was part of a busy recruiting week that saw the Hoosiers land five commitments and jump to No. 31 in the On3 industry rankings with 15 commits in the 2026 class.
Scifres posted his decision on social media after taking an official visit over the weekend. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive lineman is a three-star recruit, per 247 Sports, and not rated by On3.
The Hoosiers have landed pledges from four in-state prospects this cycle — a list that also includes Decatur Central defensive back Kasmir Hicks, Crown Point defensive end Trevor Gibbs and Franklin Community defensive lineman Blake Smythe — and three offensive linemen.
Indiana football flips Kevontay Hugan from Louisville
The highest-ranked recruit IU landed was three-star defensive lineman Kevontay Hugan. The Florida native is the No. 379 recruit in the class, per On3’s industry rankings.
Hugan committed to Louisville in March, but flipped his pledge after an official visit to Bloomington this month. His list of offers includes Baylor, Illinois, Maryland, Miami, Missouri, Penn State and USC.
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The defender had 118 total tackles (76 solo) with 18 sacks for Booker High School last season.
Hugan is the fifth IU commit this cycle ranked among the top 500 recruits, per On3. Four-star safety Byron Baldwin was the only signee in last…
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