Class of 2027 Farmington, Mich. based 4-star edge Myles Smith announced his commitment to IU football today.<\/p>\n
Smith picked IU before taking planned official visits to Michigan State, Missouri, Kentucky and Michigan.\u00a0 He took an official visit to IU earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Smith also visited IU last fall when the Hoosiers offered him.\u00a0 IU beat Michigan State 38-13 that day.<\/p>\n
Why did Smith pick the Hoosiers?<\/p>\n
\u201cScheme wise I can play both big end and little end,\u201d Smith said on his live announcement on Rivals.\u00a0 \u201cI feel like I can make an immediate impact wherever I go.\u00a0 Especially if it has to be special teams, I am down with that.\u00a0 And I just love (defensive ends) coach Buddha (Williams), he the guy and the players there are also great.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-5 and 215-pound Smith is a 4-star based on the national average, the No. 257 overall player, and the No. 26 edge in the 2027 class.\u00a0 Rivals has him as No. 130 and No. 11, respectively.<\/p>\n
Indiana\u2019s defense features edge rushers.\u00a0 Mikail Kamara led the nation in quarterback pressures in 2024, and Stephen Daley led the Big Ten in tackles for loss in 2025.<\/p>\n
Smith had a junior season which suggests he can also be highly productive at the next level.\u00a0 He produced 85 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles. He earned Michigan All-State honors from multiple publications.<\/p>\n
Smith\u2019s junior season highlights are below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Smith is the eighth overall commit for Indiana in the 2027 class.\u00a0 Here is the full class to this point with links to more information on each player:<\/p>\n
Myles Smith, Farmington, Mich., Edge (4-star)
\nMason McDermott<\/a>, Noblesville, Ind., OT (4-star)
\nJamison Purcell<\/a>, Park Ridge, Ill., QB (3-star)
\nGaryon Hobbs<\/a>, Louisville, Ky., S\/ATH (3-star)
\nJeremiah Jones<\/a>, Michigan City, Ind., OL (3-star)
\nBranden Sharpe<\/a>, Brownsburg, Ind., WR (3-star)
\nRico Jackson<\/a>, Upper Marlboro, Md., CB (3-star)
\nJordan Carrasquillo<\/a>, Alpharetta, Ga., WR (3-star)<\/p>\n