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Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales committed to Indiana University on Friday, becoming the highest-ranked recruit in program history. The Lawrence North standout chose the Hoosiers over Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State, marking a major recruiting milestone for head coach Curt Cignetti following the program’s recent national championship run.
Monshun Sales, a five-star prospect from Indianapolis’ Lawrence North High School, announced his decision to play for Indiana on Friday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the 2027 class by 247Sports, Sales represents a significant shift in the program’s recruiting trajectory.
The commitment follows a period of unprecedented success for Indiana, which recently captured a national championship. Sales, who previously considered offers from perennial powers including Alabama, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State, pointed to his relationship with the coaching staff as the deciding factor. Indiana was my second offer and since then they’ve just been pouring into me,
Sales said. I go up there a lot and I talk with coach Shanny, coach Eddie and coach Cig. Them my guys, probably the best relationships I have with coaches. It just felt like home since day one and I’m just ready to work.
The rise of Indiana’s football program under head coach Curt Cignetti has fundamentally changed how top-tier recruits view the Hoosiers. Sales noted that seeing the team compete with and defeat programs like Alabama and Oregon played a direct role in his decision.
Sales’ admiration for the staff is clear. In a previous interview with 247Sports, he described the team’s internal philosophy: He is a guy who is ready to win and is ready to work. He is not going to come in and bulls–t you. He is there for one job. He is there to win, and he’s not going to let nothing stop him from doing that.
On the field, Sales brings a versatile skill set. During his 2025 junior season at Lawrence North, he recorded 37 catches for 794 yards and nine touchdowns. His athleticism extends to the defensive side of the ball, where he logged 56 tackles as a safety.
Sales is now the crown jewel of a 17-player recruiting class, a group that includes other blue-chip talents like Noblesville offensive tackle Mason McDermott and Brownsburg wide receiver Branden Sharpe. The influx of talent has moved Indiana’s 2027 class ranking to the top 30 nationally, according to ESPN.
For now, Sales remains focused on his upcoming final season at Lawrence North, where his high school coach, Pat Mallory, has emphasized the importance of hard work. As the program looks toward the 2027 season, Sales’ arrival signals a new era in Bloomington, where the Hoosiers look to build upon their recent championship momentum with top-tier talent.
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