Indiana Lands Its Highest-Rated Recruit Ever: Meet Monshun Sales

What Just Happened?

On Friday, Indiana Hoosiers football coach Curt Cignetti got a huge win. He secured the promise (called a "commitment") of Monshun Sales, a super-talented high school player. This is the highest-rated player to ever say "yes" to Indiana in the school’s history.

• Monshun Sales is a five-star wide receiver (think of five stars as the best possible rating for a young player).
• He is ranked No. 18 in the SC Next 300, a list of the top 300 high school football recruits (new players coming up).
• He is also ESPN’s No. 4 wide receiver prospect for the 2027 graduating class.

Who Is Monshun Sales?

Let’s break down this awesome kid in simple terms:

• He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
• He is from Indianapolis, Indiana.
• He plays at Lawrence North High School.
• He is a "two-way star," meaning he plays both catching the ball (offense) and tackling (defense).
• Last fall (as a junior), he made 37 catches for 794 yards and 9 touchdowns. On defense, he made 56 tackles.

Important Point: Sales announced his commitment on a TV show called "The Pat McAfee Show." He chose Indiana over big schools like Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, and LSU. Texas was the closest to stealing him away at the end!

Why This Is a Big Deal for Indiana

Indiana is the defending national champion (they won their first-ever football national title this past January). Coach Cignetti has turned the team around in a remarkable way.

• Sales is Indiana’s No. 1 recruit in 2027.
• He is the highest-ranked player from Indiana state since Jaylon Smith (an All-American who went to Notre Dame in 2013).
• This is a massive "in-state" win, meaning Indiana kept a local star home.

If Sales officially signs later this year, he will beat the old record held by Dasan McCullough (No. 43 in 2022) as the highest-ranked player ever to join Indiana.

Where Sales Fits in the Team’s New Class

Sales is not alone! Here is how he joins the group:

1. He is the third SC Next 300 commit in Indiana’s class, joining:
   • Jalaythan Mayfield (outside linebacker, No. 235)
   • Mason McDermott (offensive tackle, No. 254)
2. Indiana now has promises from 17 total prospects in this cycle (group of new players).
3. At wide receiver, Sales leads a group with:
   • Branden Sharpe (in-state player)
   • Jardon Carrasquillo (three-star)
4. Other skill players committed:
   • Jameson Purcell (three-star quarterback, committed since July 2025)
   • Dajon Talley Rhodes (running back)

ESPN’s recruiting director Tom Luginbill said Indiana is great at using big, fast receivers like Sales, just like they did with former player Elijah Sarratt (now in the NFL) and current player Charlie Becker.

How the Recruiting Process Went

Here are the simple steps Sales took before choosing:

1. He took official visits (paid trips to schools) with all his final schools this spring.
2. He visited Indiana first, in April.
3. He finished with Texas last month (they were the runners-up).
4. On Friday, he said "I’m going to Indiana!" on live TV.

The Last Big Uncommitted Player

After Sales said yes, only one five-star player in the 2027 SC Next 300 is still undecided:

• David Gabriel Georges, the No. 2 running back and ESPN’s No. 14 overall recruit.
• He will pick between Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee on July 22.
• People close to the process say Ohio State and Tennessee are the top two fighting for him.

Summary

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti landed Monshun Sales, a 6-foot-5 five-star receiver from Indianapolis and the highest-rated commit in school history. Sales chose the defending national champion Hoosiers over Texas and others, boosting a 2027 class that now has 17 pledges. His promise continues Indiana’s incredible rise and leaves only David Gabriel Georges as the last undecided five-star in the top 2027 list.

FAQ

1. What does "commitment" mean in football recruiting?
It means a high school player promises to attend a college. They still officially sign later, but a commitment is a big public yes.

2. What is the SC Next 300?
It is ESPN’s list of the top 300 high school football recruits in the country for an upcoming class.

3. Why is Monshun Sales such a big deal for Indiana?
He is the highest-rated player ever to commit to Indiana, he is from the state, and he joins a team that just won its first national title.

4. Who is still uncommitted among the top 2027 players?
David Gabriel Georges, a five-star running back, is the only one left. He decides on July 22 between Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.