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A weekend visit to Bloomington turned into a commitment for Ramir Harris-Dupree, the three-star cornerback from Greensboro, North Carolina, who pledged to play for Indiana’s 2027 class. Coaches, teammates, and recruiting analysts have been tracking his growth, and this decision adds momentum to a Hoosiers group aiming to climb the national rankings.
What the commitment means for Indiana’s 2027 recruiting class
Harris-Dupree becomes Indiana’s 14th verbal pledge in the 2027 cycle. The class currently sits inside the top 40 nationally. As the program continues to build, adding a young corner with size and upside helps shore up secondary depth and special teams potential.
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Recruiting profile and national rankings
Services vary, but consensus places Harris-Dupree as a solid three-star prospect at the cornerback spot. 247Sports ranks him around the top 100 at his position, and Rivals lists him as a three-star recruit. National and state rankings differ across outlets, but all agree he is a notable defender from North Carolina’s class of 2027.
How scouts view him
- Strengths: length, coverage instincts, and the ability to make plays downfield.
- Areas to develop: added strength and consistent release techniques against physical receivers.
- Projection: a perimeter corner who can contribute early on special teams and evolve into a starting role.
High school production and on-field achievements
At Grimsley High School, Harris-Dupree played a significant role in back-to-back dominant seasons. As a sophomore, he recorded high tackle totals and helped his team to a perfect season and a state championship. The following year he again posted strong numbers, including multiple takeaways, as Grimsley finished the year unbeaten and claimed another regional title.
Stat snapshot
- Sophomore season: high-60s in tackles with tackles for loss and a 16-0 state title run.
- Junior season: mid-50s in tackles, multiple pass defenses or tackles for loss depending on the report, plus interceptions and a forced fumble.
Consistency and winning pedigree stand out on his resume after two seasons with undefeated records and championships.
Other offers and official visits that shaped his choice
Harris-Dupree considered a wide range of programs before deciding. He reportedly held more than 20 scholarship offers and limited his official visits to three campuses.
- Final official visits: Indiana, Missouri, Rutgers.
- Notable offers included: Missouri, Rutgers, Louisville, Virginia Tech, and more from Group of Five and FBS programs.
- Total reported offers: about 22 schools.
The Hoosiers extended an offer in late May, and his trip to Bloomington in June finalized the recruitment.
Size, speed, and camp performance
Listed measurements vary slightly across services, but Harris-Dupree is generally portrayed as a long, lean corner in the 6-foot to 6-foot-1 range and around 160–165 pounds. He attended an Under Armour All-American camp in May and put up productive numbers.
- 40-yard dash: clocked near a 4.53 time at the camp.
- Vertical jump: reported at roughly 29.3 inches.
Those measurables underline his athletic upside and the physical traits that attracted Power Five interest.
