Indiana football’s 2026 recruiting class continues its steady rise in the national rankings.
The recent commitment of 4-star edge rusher Ronelle Johnson has pushed the Hoosiers to the brink of the top 25 in both 247Sports and On3’s national rankings. As of Sunday afternoon, Indiana sits at No. 26 in both.
That marks a strong showing for the program and could signal one of Indiana’s best classes in recent memory. The 2022 class, which finished 25th nationally, was notably boosted by the commitment of Dasan McCullough, the son of then-running backs coach Deland McCullough.
Still, competing in the Big Ten — one of college football’s premier conferences — means the Hoosiers face steep in-conference recruiting battles. Currently, Indiana’s 2026 class ranks 10th among Big Ten programs. They sit ahead of schools like Iowa, Wisconsin, Purdue, and Michigan State, but still trail traditional powers and rising teams like Illinois and Minnesota.
This rise isn’t due to sheer numbers either. Indiana’s 22 commitments are roughly average compared to their Big Ten peers at this stage.
With months to go until signing day, Indiana’s 2026 class is shaping up as a promising step forward for the program.
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