Jalaythan Mayfield commits to Indiana over Georgia football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jalaythan Mayfield, a four-star linebacker, has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers as of June 20, 2026. He favored Indiana over offers from Georgia and Miami, significantly impacting Georgia's recruiting efforts. Mayfield, who attends Lincolnton High School in North Carolina, is ranked as the No. 16 LB in the 2027 class. Indiana's defensive coordinator Bryant Haines played a crucial role in his decision. Georgia, while losing out on Mayfield, is securing other commitments, including four-star Joakim Gouda and three-star Temorris Campbell Jr.
- •Mayfield is a 6-foot-2, 235-pound linebacker.
- •He is the No. 216 overall player in the 2027 class.
- •Indiana's coaching staff was influential in his decision.
- •Georgia is pursuing other linebacker recruits for 2027.
- •Mayfield will start his collegiate career at Indiana in 2027.
- 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — 4-star LB commits to Indiana over Georgia football
"Four-star linebacker recruit Jalaythan Mayfield chose Indiana over Georgia, marking a recruiting loss for the Bulldogs.
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