Midwest Rumor Mill: Latest news on some of region’s top recruits

March has become a very busy month during the offseason in terms of recruiting news, and Rivals national analyst Greg Smith has all the latest buzz from the Midwest.

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The elite 2027 cornerback prospect was at Indiana over the weekend to check out what the Hoosiers have to offer.

Alston got the opportunity to meet with defensive backs coach Rod Ojong and liked his coaching style. The four-star prospect liked that Ojong was very active with the players and focused a lot on discipline in their technique.

Blade is one of the most sought-after defenders in the Midwest this cycle. He took in a practice at Wisconsin over the weekend and loved how straightforward and genuine the people are in Madison. The coaching staff is also standing out to him right now.

The Badgers are chasing Michigan and Notre Dame for him but they increased their chances of getting an official visit. Blade has no other spring visits planned for now.

The emerging 2027 wideout from Illinois really enjoyed his time at Louisville over the weekend. Meeting new receivers coach Deion Branch was a big highlight for him. The relationship with Branch is just getting started but Burrell looks forward to continuing it.

The Cardinals’ offense is appealing to Burrell and the receiver is quickly becoming a national name after a strong winter.

Things have been slower than expected for Finch. He hasn’t been on many visits because he’s been so focused on graduating early in December. However he was at Alabama over the weekend.

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