INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Monshun Sales, the nation’s top‑rated wide receiver and a five‑star prospect, has committed to Indiana University.
The 6-foot-5, 200-pound receiver is ranked as the No. 1 overall wide receiver recruit in the Class of 2027 according to both 247Sports and Rivals.
The Lawrence North standout announced his decision Friday on the Pat McAfee Show, choosing IU over Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, and LSU. Sales becomes the first five‑star high school recruit to join the Hoosiers under head coach Curt Cignetti.
“It’s really a blessing,” Sales said. “I used to sit and talk with my family about this day back when I was little. Talk to my teammates about these days, just coming to Indiana. Davion, I used to talk to Davion in class about coming to Indiana, being teammates with him, so it’s definitely a surreal feeling. It’s a blessing definitely, and I’m going to take advantage of it.”
Cignetti has led Indiana to a 27‑2 record over the past two seasons, including a Big Ten title and a 16‑0 national championship run last year with signature wins over Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon (twice), and Miami in the title game.
After breaking the news that Sales would be joining the Hoosiers, he talked about what makes Coach Cignetti a perfect fit for him.
“Really just the mentality he’s got,” Sales said. “I mean, he’s a very straightforward guy; he keeps it a hundred with you. He keeps it real with you, and he doesn’t play around.”
As a junior, Sales recorded 794 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Across his career, Sales has totaled 71 receptions for 1,362 yards and 17 total touchdowns. Sales not only played receiver, but he also suited up on defense. Last season, Sales recorded 56 tackles and one tackle for loss.
Sales also competes for Lawrence North’s track and field program.
The Hoosiers have plenty of familiarity with Lawrence North standouts. Former Lawrence North receiver and last year’s national champion Omar Cooper Jr. was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft after his breakout junior season.
Cooper Jr. was selected 30th overall by the New York Jets after recording 937 receiving yards with 13 touchdowns this past season at IU. Sales looks to follow in those same footsteps as he comes to IU next fall.
The IU commit mentioned the special relationship he’s built with Cooper Jr. over the years and how watching Cooper Jr. play at Lawrence North inspired Sales to become a Wildcat himself.
“It’s crazy, Omar was the reason I came to Lawrence North,” Sales said. “I went to his game versus Lawrence Central, and he was going crazy, and it just made me want to go to LN. I’m still shocked I know Coop to be honest. It’s still a surreal feeling.”
During his junior season with the Wildcats, Sales helped Lawrence North to a 7-3 record. Sales and Lawrence North will open the 2026 season on Aug. 21 at home against Brownsburg, the two‑time defending IHSAA 6A state champion.
