Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana football program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Jalaythan Mayfield, a standout linebacker from Lincolnton, North Carolina, has committed to play football at Indiana. He made his announcement on June 19 during a ceremony at Local Roots and Provisions. After considering nearly 30 schools, Mayfield chose Indiana over finalists Miami and Georgia, citing the strong relationships he built with the coaching staff. Ranked as a four-star recruit, he excelled in his junior season with 152 tackles, including six sacks and numerous forced turnovers. His commitment adds a significant prospect to Indiana's 2027 recruiting class.
- •Mayfield is a four-star linebacker and ranked 12th nationally at his position.
- •He led Lincolnton with 152 total tackles in his junior season.
- •Mayfield chose Indiana over Miami and Georgia after an official visit.
- •He expressed confidence in Indiana's program and development opportunities.
- •The commitment is part of Indiana's efforts to enhance their recruiting class.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lincolnton linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Curt Cignetti, Indiana football
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — All roads led to Bloomington: Four-star LB Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana
"Lincolnton (NC) High Rivals300 linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield tells Rivals he will play his college football at Indiana. The four-star Mayfield also took official visits to Georgia and Miami and strongly considered Kentucky and South Carolina. But it was Curt Cignetti and the defending National Champs that surged in April following an official visit and now […]
"After being targeted by nearly 30 schools, Lincolnton football standout Jalaythan Mayfield has found what he believes is his perfect match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:20 PMLincolnton linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Curt Cignetti, Indiana football
After being targeted by nearly 30 schools, Lincolnton football standout Jalaythan Mayfield has found what he believes is his perfect match.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:20 PMAll roads led to Bloomington: Four-star LB Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana
Lincolnton (NC) High Rivals300 linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield tells Rivals he will play his college football at Indiana. The four-star Mayfield also took official visits to Georgia and Miami and strongly considered Kentucky and South Carolina. But it was Curt Cignetti and the defending National Champs that surged in April following an official visit and now […]
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