Chandler Whitmer, Indiana’s new quarterbacks coach, landed his first high school commitment yesterday in Jameson Purcell, a four-star quarterback from Maine South High School in Illinois.
Purcell announced his commitment on Twitter:
Beyond excited & grateful for the opportunity to be a HOOSIER & proud to announce my commitment to Indiana University! Thx to my family, coaches & friends for the support! Cant wait to get to work w u2066@CCignettiIUu2069 u2066@chandlerwhitmeru2069 u2066@CoachShanahan_u2069 u2066 pic.twitter.com/zm2Z0B0eKz
— Jameson Purcell (@jameson_purcell) July 21, 2025
Per the 247Sports Composite rankings, Purcell is considered the 20th best player in his class and the tenth best prospect overall in the state of Illinois.