Midwest Spotlight: Late bloomers who are making waves

There used to be a lot of prospects who saw their recruitment explode as their senior seasons got underway. That’s not as common now but rising seniors are still able to make waves during the offseason camp circuit.

Check out these late bloomers from the Midwest region who have seen their recruitment pick up speed.

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There might not be a tight end prospect that is gaining more steam in his recruitment in the country than Lennon. Just in April, he picked up offers from Missouri, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Pittsburgh.

He had a good junior season with 32 catches for 750 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Ohio native stands at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds with a laser-timed 4.52 40-yard dash.

He’s got an official visit to Penn State set up in June, and several other schools are vying for a chance to host Lennon.

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Quarterback recruiting has become so interesting around the country and in today’s college football landscape, only the top guys are really guaranteed spots. The transfer portal has greatly impacted how high school quarterback recruiting is handled. That’s why it’s intriguing to me that Chicago (Ill.) Mr Caramel signal caller Jack Elliott is picking up steam.

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Publish date : 2024-04-12 13:12:25

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