Indiana football offers 4-star 2027 edge rusher Wyatt Smith

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Indiana football has offered a scholarship to 4-star edge rusher Wyatt Smith from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida. Smith is ranked as the 11th highest-rated edge rusher in the 2027 recruiting class.

Key points

Indiana football offers scholarship to Wyatt Smith
Smith is a 4-star edge rusher from Florida
Ranked 11th edge rusher by 247Sports and On3/Rivals
Indiana emphasizes high school recruiting for defensive line
Wyatt will work with coach Buddha Williams

Wyatt SmithIndiana HoosiersSt. Thomas Aquinas High School

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 06: Indiana Hoosiers player holds up IU football helmet to celebrate after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Big Ten Championship football game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 6, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Indiana football is looking to add onto its defensive line through the 2027 high school recruiting pool, offering another edge rusher this week. Wyatt Thomas, who plays at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shared that he’d recently been extended a scholarship offer from the program via social media, becoming the program’s latest target at the position. Wyatt is rated as a 4-star by both 247Sports and On3/Rivals, ranking in as the 11th highest-rated edge rusher and 78th highest rated prospect overall in the former’s composite ranking and as the 11th highest-rated edge rusher and 79th highest-rated prospect overall in the latter’s industry ranking. The Hoosiers have prided themselves on defensive line play since Curt Cignetti arrived in Bloomington, employing separate position coaches for edge rushers and defensive tackles. As an edge rusher, Wyatt would be working with Buddha Williams. Indiana has mostly filled its starting spots via transfers in Cignetti’s first two seasons in Bloomington as the staff has stressed the high school pipeline for a more long-term build.

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What are Wyatt Smith's rankings in the 2027 recruiting class?

Wyatt Smith is ranked as the 11th highest-rated edge rusher and 78th overall prospect by 247Sports, and 11th edge rusher and 79th overall by On3/Rivals.

Which position will Wyatt Smith play at Indiana football?

Wyatt Smith is expected to play as an edge rusher at Indiana football, working with position coach Buddha Williams.

What is Indiana football's strategy for building its defensive line?

Indiana football aims to strengthen its defensive line by focusing on high school recruits like Wyatt Smith, while also utilizing transfers in recent seasons.