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(17) |
Added 4 star linebacker Ben Gedeon (Hudson, OH) on 4/10. Quote from The Detroit News: "Michigan just has what I’m looking for,” Gedeon told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "It has what I need to support me academically, I relate well with the coaches, it’s a great football program with players who really like the coaches and enjoy the program.”
| 2. |  |
(13) |
Had a huge April, adding 8 prospects. 4 star prospects Joey Bosa (DE-FL-5 stars on some sites), Ezekiel Elliott (RB-MO), Marcus Baugh (TE-CA), J.T. Barnett (DTQB-TX), Alex Anzalone (LB-PA) and three stars Jayme Thompson (S-OH) and Tracy Sprinkle (DT-OH). Lewis Neal (LB-NC) had also verballed, but recently opened things back up after an intriguing offer from LSU.
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Notre Dame closed up their very solid offensive line class adding 4 star guard John Montelus. The Irish also received verbals from 4 star tight end Mike Heuerman and 3 star corner Devin Butler.
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Bill O’Brien continues to have very good success on the recruiting trail. He bolstered his defensive front gaining the pledge of 4 star DT Greg Webb. PSU also nabbed OL prospect Andrew Nelson.
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(7) |
Sparty has a solid group so far. They gained a commit from 3 star Ohio linebacker Shane Jones (LB-OH)as well as 3 star dual-threat QB Damion Terry (DTQB-PA).
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Making the largest leap in the rankings this month are the Iowa Hawkeyes. All seven of their commits came during the month of April, led by borderline 4 star Indianapolis defensive end David Kenney. 3 stars Nathan Bazata (DT-NE), Colin Goebel (OL-IL), Brant Gressel (DT-OH), Delano Hill (S-MI), John Kenny (LB-IN) and Derrick Willies (WR-IL).
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Nebraska also had a productive month in recruiting. Their biggest coup was 4 star linebacker Josh Baneras (LB-NE). Others on their way to Lincoln include three star prospects Courtney Love (LB-OH) and Wisconsin product AJ Natter (DE-WI).
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The Badgers had their busiest month to date as well led by 4ish star defensive end Chikwe Obasih (WI). Bucky also bolstered their receiving corps with 3 star tight end T.J. Watt (WI) and 3 star receiver Rob Wheelwright (OH).
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New head man Tim Beckman has done very well for himself so far on the recruiting trail. It seems that the Illini have landed their quarterback of the future in 4 star Bolingbrook, IL product Aaron Bailey. Bailey is one of the top dual threat QB’s in this class and was a fantastic get for Illinois. The Illini finished off the month with three stars Jarrod Clements (DT-OH), Christian DiLauro (DE/TE–OH) and Merrick Jackson (DT-IL). Also jumping into the fold is Peoria, IL running back Kendrick Foster.
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Matthew Alviti (QB-IL) was a great get for the Wildcats. Alviti is widely considered as one of the top dual-threat QB’s in this class.
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Remains at one (Keelon Brookins – CB/MN) commit.
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(1) |
Remains at one (Danny Etling – QB/IN) commit.
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Remains at 0 commits.
