Jaidon Van Pelt
Jaidon Van Pelt is a three-star recruit from Fort Wayne, IN, out of Carroll (No. 2,052 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Indiana's 9 games this season.
Where Van Pelt comes from
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Carroll
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
- Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class.
Where Van Pelt fits
Indiana lists 14 receivers this season.
Indiana receivers with a game this season
Indiana is 8-1, No. 6 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs USC, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Carroll
Also from Fort Wayne, IN
In the game threads
at Nebraska, Oct 10Ah the ~~Lucy Van Pelt~~ Matt Rhule special.Michigan fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Pass share
42.5%
231 pass / 312 run
Plays / game
60.3
9 games
Team sack rate
5.4%
259 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Indiana -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Indiana has produced 4 All-Conference wide receivers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Elijah Sarratt went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Joined Indiana in 2026
- 2026 Indiana CignettiYear 1 · Games –
- High school CarrollFort Wayne, IN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class. Signed with Indiana.Also from Carroll: Jimmy Sullivan (Iowa), Brady Rhoad (Western Michigan) and Braden Steely (Western Michigan).
2026
- Signed with IndianaThree-star, out of Carroll