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Monshun Sales commits to Indiana, making program history as five-star recruit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Monshun Sales commits to Indiana, making program history as five-star recruit

Summary

Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales has committed to Indiana University, marking the highest-rated recruit in the program's history. The 6-foot-5, 195-pounder, from Lawrence North High School, chose Indiana over other prestigious programs such as Alabama and Ohio State. Sales previously visited the Hoosiers in April and observed the team's growth under head coach Curt Cignetti, contributing to his decision. He becomes a pivotal part of Indiana's 2027 recruiting class, which now features 17 commitments, including another top receiver prospect, Branden Sharpe.

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By the Numbers

•Sales is ranked as the No. 9 overall player in the 2027 class.
•Indiana previously had no five-star commitments in its history.
•He had 37 receptions for 794 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior.
•Sales' commitment follows Indiana's College Football Playoff success.
•The 2027 class now includes 17 commitments, featuring top local talent.

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What they're saying

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Lawrence North wide receiver Monshun Sales committed to Curt Cignetti’s Indiana football program on Friday. Sales is entering his senior season at LN. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound Sales is considered a five-star recruit and one of the top-10 national recruits in the class of 2027. He is the highest-ranked recruit in IU’s football history. “My decision to commit to Indiana was not an easy one,” ...
— Yahoo Sports

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Monshun Sales, a top-20 overall recruit and five-star receiver in the 2027 cycle out of Indianapolis, has committed to his home-state Indiana Hoosiers.
— ESPNby Eli Lederman