Four-Star Linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield Commits to Indiana

Strong relationships with Indiana’s coaching staff plus a clear development plan from defensive coordinator Bryant Haines convinced Mayfield to join the Hoosiers.

Overview

Mayfield announced his commitment to Indiana during a June 19 ceremony in Lincolnton that was webcast on 247Sports and confirmed to Rivals.
He chose the Hoosiers over finalists Miami and Georgia after a national recruitment that included nearly 30 schools and official visits to Georgia and Miami.
Recruiting services list Mayfield as a four-star prospect, about 6-foot-1 and 230–235 pounds, ranked among the nation’s top linebackers.
His high-school production underlines the interest: as a junior he recorded 152 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, six sacks and six forced fumbles.
Indiana staffers say Bryant Haines led the pitch, and coaches expect Mayfield to be an early building block for the program’s 2027 class and its defensive depth.