Indiana football previews cornerback depth ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Indiana football program is ramping up preparation for the 2026 season, starting with position previews. The focus is on the cornerback position, where Jamari Sharpe steps into a leading role following D’Angelo Ponds' departure to the NFL. A.J. Harris and Ryland Gandy are competing for the second cornerback spot, with Harris recently returning from a knee tweak. Newcomer Carson Williams, after winning an FCS national title, looks to make an impression at the FBS level. The Hoosiers will continue with positional assessments, emphasizing their roster ahead of the first game.
- •Jamari Sharpe becomes the primary cornerback for 2026.
- •A.J. Harris and Ryland Gandy compete for the second spot.
- •Carson Williams joins after winning an FCS title.
- •Position previews begin as Indiana prepares for the new season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana football 2026 position preview: Cornerbacks
"With the 2026 Indiana football season rapidly approaching, we’re going through the Hoosiers’ roster with position by position previews as the program moves into a post-national title era. We’ll be previewing the offense first this week with the defense following next week. Follow along! Positions – Defense Cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe – Sr (5) I mean, […]
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