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Top Recruit Monshun Sales Chooses Indiana Over Powerhouses

7/18/2026

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Monshun Sales Commits

Monshun Sales, a five-star wide receiver from Lawrence North High School, committed to Indiana on July 17, 2026.
He is ranked No. 13 overall and No. 1 receiver in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
Sales declined offers from Texas, Alabama, Ohio State and LSU, making him Indiana’s highest-rated recruit, surpassing Dasan McCullough.
He posted 37 catches for 794 yards and nine touchdowns, raising Indiana’s 2027 class to 17 commits and a No. 30 national ranking.

Summary

Monshun Sales Commits

Recruit Sales committed to Indiana, the school's first five-star recruit from Ohio since 2013.
Ohio State, a top rival, had prioritized Sales and now faces a recruiting setback.
ESPN reported Texas was the most serious challenger in the final weeks of his recruitment.
His class includes linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield (No. 235) and tackle Mason McDermott (No. 254) among SC Next 300 commits.

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Sales Commits

Dujuan Daniels, GM of Ascend Football, said Sales chose Indiana after an extensive process.
Randy Fisher, CEO of Ascend Football, noted the decision reflected trust built with his family.
Sales recorded 56 tackles as a safety in high school, a defensive contribution rarely mentioned in recruiting reports.
Jameson Purcell posted “Let’s do this” on social media, signaling the QB-WR partnership Indiana aims to develop.

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Historical Context

Since 247Sports began its composite rankings, the five-star label applies to the 32 highest-rated prospects (a .98–1.00 composite). The system, used by programs like Alabama, now steers college choices. In 2024, Indiana’s commit Monshun Sales, a No. 13 five-star, chose the Hoosiers over Ohio State and LSU, showing the metric’s lasting impact on recruiting and program revenue.

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Monshun Sales Commits

Monshun Sales, a five-star wide receiver from Lawrence North High School, committed to Indiana on July 17, 2026.
He is ranked No. 13 overall and No. 1 receiver in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
Sales declined offers from Texas, Alabama, Ohio State and LSU, making him Indiana’s highest-rated recruit, surpassing Dasan McCullough.
He posted 37 catches for 794 yards and nine touchdowns, raising Indiana’s 2027 class to 17 commits and a No. 30 national ranking.

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