Indiana football recruiting momentum continues with defensive lineman from Ohio committing

Reinaldo Perez, a Class of 2027 four-star recruit out of Columbus (Ohio) Academy, has committed to Indiana football.

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound defensive lineman chose the national champion Hoosiers over Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Virginia Tech.

On3 and Rivals rank him as the nation's No. 316 prospect in the class of seniors, No. 32 at his position and No. 12 overall in Ohio.

Adding depth: Another Class of '27 4-star DE commits to Indiana

It's another signature recruiting win for Curt Cignetti and IU. Last week, the Hoosiers landed their highest-rated recruit of the 2027 class in defensive end Myles Smith, of Farmington, Michigan.

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BREAKING: Four-Star DL Reinaldo Perez has Committed to Indiana, he tells me for @Rivals

The 6’5 265 DL chose the Hoosiers over Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, and Virginia Tech

“Let’s go Hoosier Nation!🔴⚪️”https://t.co/bwz5boipgXpic.twitter.com/PHRS3KW8IY

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 3, 2026

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