DJ Jacobs leads notable 2027 commitments for Big Ten football programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Ohio State's DJ Jacobs is recognized as the top commitment for Big Ten football in the 2027 class. Jacobs, who plays EDGE at Blessed Trinity Catholic in Georgia, is ranked No. 1 overall and pledged to the Buckeyes in December 2025. Other noteworthy commitments include Indiana's Monshun Sales, the first five-star recruit for the Hoosiers, and Nebraska's Trae Taylor, the top quarterback prospect. As high school programs gear up for the 2026 season, traditional powerhouses have stepped up their recruiting efforts alongside emerging programs like Indiana.
- •DJ Jacobs commits to Ohio State as top recruit for 2027 class
- •Monshun Sales is Indiana's first five-star recruit
- •Trae Taylor is Nebraska's top quarterback prospect
- •Big Ten programs enhance recruiting attempts
- •Traditional powerhouses face competition from emerging schools
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football pledge DJ Jacobs headlines top 2027 Big Ten commitments
"USA TODAY Sports takes a look at the top 2027 commitment for every Big Ten program.
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