Three-star running back Trenten Howland announced his commitment to the IU football team last week.
Howland, a Joliet, Illinois native, received offers from Purdue, Minnesota and Nebraska among others before choosing IU.
“I am humbled and grateful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me because of this great game of football,” Howland said in a post on Twitter. “I would like to thank all the coaches who have impacted me and helped me grow into the athlete that I am today.”
Howland became the eighth prospect in the 2021 class to commit to the Hoosiers. He’s the second running back in the group, joining three-star running back David Holloman.
With the possible departure of rising junior Stevie Scott at the end of next season, Howland and Holloman have the potential to vie for immediate playing time. Both will most likely compete for snaps behind rising sophomore Sampson James.
The 6-foot 2-inch Howland is listed on 247sports as an athlete, meaning that he could project in more roles than just in the backfield. Howland also played on the Joliet West basketball team that held a record of 27-4 last season.
According to 247sports, the Hoosiers currently have the 13th recruiting class in the Big Ten and 59th in the country.
