A Recruit with Proven Power
Indiana University’s football program has added a significant piece to its future roster with a verbal commitment from three‑star running back Da’Jon Talley‑Rhodes, a 2027 recruit who announced his decision on Tuesday. Talley‑Rhodes, a standout at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., chose the Hoosiers over a field that included Penn State, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Washington, and Boston College, signaling a strong endorsement of Indiana’s trajectory.
The commitment marks the eleventh pledge in Indiana’s 2027 class and introduces the first running back to the group, which already features prospects such as Myles Smith, Mason McDermott, Reinaldo Perez, Garyon Hobbs, Jamison Purcell, Brady Scott, Branden Sharpe, Jordan Carrasquillo, Jeremiah Jones and Rico Jackson.
Coaches and analysts alike note that the addition of a player who amassed 1,600 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in his junior season adds a potent weapon to the backfield, while also underscoring the program’s ability to attract top talent from the nation’s capital.
At St. John’s College High School, Talley‑Rhodes earned first‑team All‑Washington D.C. metro area honors, a testament to his dominance on the gridiron and his capacity to compete with the region’s elite.
His decision reflects a broader trend of Indiana’s recruiting class climbing the rankings, as the Hoosiers continue to build momentum heading into the next recruiting cycle.