Liberty has picked up a commitment from Indiana transfer defensive back Maurice Freeman. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining.

Freeman played in three games for the Hoosiers in 2021 but did not record any stats. He was named defensive scout team player of the week leading up to Indiana’s season opener and the special teams scout team player of the week in week three.

Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, Freeman spent the majority of his freshman season playing the hybrid linebacker/safety position in the Indiana defense. The 6’0″, 200 pound Freeman was rated a three-star prospect in the 2021 recruiting class, the No. 43 safety and the 13th-best recruit from Virginia, according to 247Sports.

Out of high school, Freeman had numerous offers including from Liberty, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Appalachian State, East Carolina, Louisville, Kent State, Marshall, Michigan, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech before ultimately signing with Indiana. He previously named a top 9 of Liberty, East Carolina, Old Dominion, FAU, Pitt, Ole Miss, Appalachian State, Georgia Tech, and Indiana.