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
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Thanks for the update. Appreciate your time on keeping us informed.
A great start for the 27 recruiting class. Momentum building for the Jackson era Jackrabbit football program.
Thank you for the continued updates! The stellar recruits continue to come our Jackrabbit way!
3 of the top 6 prospects in South Dakota signed up. Great start. Love to see these local kids going on to be Jackrabbits.