The Jacks will be continuing to add to their 2027 class of recruits.  Here is a running list that will continue to be updated.

QB: Brody Schafer: 5’11, 190, Sioux Falls, SD (Sioux Falls Lincoln HS)

Offers: Unknown

Prep Rezone Rank: #1 rated QB and and #2 overall prospect in South Dakota

Excited to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and athletic career at South Dakota State University. Huge thanks to my family and coaches for helping me get here. @PatsRevolution @GoJacksFB @CoachDtjackson @CoachEidsness @Coach_Benedetto#committed #GoJacks🐰 pic.twitter.com/Y6a3ETCoIA

— Brody Schafer (@Brody4Schafer) November 21, 2025

RB: Zachary Shatek, 6’0, 190, Hastings, MN (Hastings HS)

Offers: NDSU, UND, USD

Prep Redzone Rank: #2 RB and #14 overall prospect in Minnesota

Thank you Jesus Christ my lord and savior for making all of this possible. Thank you to all of my friends and family for supporting me and believing in me every step of the way. Thank you to all of my coaches at Hastings for pushing me and getting me to this point. Thank you to… pic.twitter.com/4HklZzFxDl

— Zachary Shatek (@Zack_Shatek) February 27, 2026

TE: Austin Dowd, 6’4, 230, Brandon, SD (Brandon Valley HS)

Offers: UND, NDSU

Prep Redzone Rank: #2 TE and #5 overall prospect in South Dakota

Thankful for God guiding this journey. Grateful for my family, great teammates, and my BV coaches for believing in me. Excited to announce my commitment to South Dakota State! #gojacks @CoachDtjackson @Coach_Benedetto @bvhsfootball pic.twitter.com/SWrpLLSLLs

— Austin Dowd 27 TE (@AustinDowd_20) January 28, 2026

DT: Dane Cunningham, 6’3, 265, Fleming, CO (Fleming HS)

Offers: Unknown

Prep Redzone Rank: Unlisted

Very blessed to commit to South Dakota State University! I cant wait to play for some of the best coaches in the country! #GoJacks 🐇🟦🟨 @Habs_51 @CoachLoganMcc @CoachDtjackson pic.twitter.com/s282YIHRUL

— Dane Cunningham (@danec173) February 2, 2026

DT: Leif Karlson, 6’3, 245, Lennox, SD (Lennox HS)

Offers: NDSU, USD, UND

Prep Redzone Rank: #3 DL and #6 overall prospect in South Dakota

I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at South Dakota State University! Huge thank you to my family and coaches for helping me get to this point. I’m grateful for the opportunity and excited for what’s ahead! @LennoxHSFB… pic.twitter.com/vv8CfKZ6E0

— leifkarlson (@leifkarlson) February 6, 2026

LB: Turner Hanke, 6’2, 205, Central City, NE (Central City HS)

Offers: NDSU

Prep Redzone Rank: #2 LB and #19 overall prospect in Nebraska

Home🏠@CoachDtjackson @CoachBusekist @Coach_Bergy @PrepRedzoneNE @CC_Football308 pic.twitter.com/hD87oRupL8

— Turner Hanke (@turnerhanke) September 4, 2025