Backflip: Class of 2025 4-star DB Byron Baldwin recommits to IU football

 

For the second day in a row, Indiana has a new highest rated recruit in its 2025 class.

Baltimore, Md. defensive back Byron Baldwin of Calvert Hall H.S. has committed once again to Indiana.  He originally committed to IU in April, and then backed off that pledge in early October.

Baldwin initially pledged to Indiana over Minnesota, Kentucky and others. He was and once again is the top-ranked player in IU’s 2025 class after making a major move up the rankings over the last year.

The 6-foot-1 and 180-pound Baldwin is the No. 166 overall player in the 2025 class, the No. 13 safety, and the No. 4 player in Maryland according to the On3 Industry Average.

 

After decommitting from IU, Baldwin came back to Bloomington for multiple gameday visits as the Hoosiers progressed to 10-0, including Saturday’s win over Michigan.  He told On3 those visits reconfirmed Indiana was the right choice.

Indiana held off an aggressive pursuit by Colorado after Baldwin reopened his recruitment.  There were predictions by national outlets Baldwin would end up at Colorado.

The Baldwin news comes a day after Indianapolis-based edge rusher Tyrone Burrus, Jr. flipped from Louisville to IU.

Indiana’s 2025 class is ranked 47th overall, and No. 13 in the Big Ten after the Baldwin commitment.