With the busiest month of offseason recruiting coming to an end, Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith We’ll keep you up to date on the latest happenings in the Midwest.
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Miller (6-foot-3, 190 pounds) is one of the top wide receivers in the Midwest. The St. Louis (Mo.) Cardinal Ritter star is Kentucky last weekend.
“The coaches made it all seem so real,” Miller said. “The visit didn’t feel rushed and I felt like I got the full experience. The coaches and all the players made me feel like family.”
Miller was happy with the coaching staff’s pitch that he could be used anywhere on the field, but one thing that always lingered for Miller was the sense of family, as he felt very comfortable with the other freshmen and players.
“They made me feel like family,” Miller said. “I spent time with Jamori Maclin and Varyon Brown and we had some really good conversations about my relationships with the coaches and life off the field.”
Miller is looking to make a college decision at the start of his senior season.
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Sims (6-4, 195 cm) took his official visit to MissouriThe Tigers have long been considered favorites to land the player, and it was another great weekend in Columbia for the playmaker.
“It was fun,” Sims said. “I got to see a lot more of the city than I ever have before.”
Sims has a June 30 commitment date looming, and it would be surprising if he doesn’t choose Missouri. U.S.C. This could be an interesting dark horse.
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The linebacker from Bishop Hartley of Columbus, Ohio, pit Last weekend, the ultra-productive linebacker said the visit couldn’t have gone any better.
“It’s been awesome,” he said. “What really stood out to me was the connection with the coaching staff.”
A July 1 decision looms close for Cook, and the Panthers may be tough to beat after their recent visit.
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The three-star wide receiver from Ohio State committed to Kentucky on Saturday after taking his official visit midweek. Something interesting happened over the weekend. Ohio State University I came to the table with an offer.
Bowman said he is “100% committed” to Kentucky after receiving the offer, but this is college football recruiting and he’ll be keeping an eye on the situation as the season progresses.
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The in-state prospect is from Dakota High School in Macomb, Michigan. Michigan State University game last weekend, and the lineman (6-foot-8, 295 pounds) was impressed with what he saw.
“The visit was great,” Bell said. “What stood out to me was how friendly the players were. When I arrived, they welcomed me as if I was already part of the team. The coaches were great too. They showed me around and made sure I felt like I was their number one priority, which I was.”
The other two teams ranked in his top three were Indiana and West VirginiaA decision could be made soon, and Michigan State may be too good a fit for Bell to pass up.
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The four-star Ohio State running back just finished a string of official visits. North Carolina State UniversityThe Wolfpack have been consistent in their recruitment of him.
“It was amazing, everything stood out,” Reinhardt said. “From the head coach to the cleaning staff, everybody loves me and I love them.”
Reinerhart’s recruitment has had some interesting twists and turns, but the Wolfpack have always shown him a lot of love, and that may give them a win in this recruiting battle.
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Ball State may have been the bargain this weekend after the three-star recruit from St. Louis committed to the program. While the commitment didn’t get much headline coverage over the weekend, Steed told Rivals why Ball State won out.
“I just want to say the love from the whole staff and how much they wanted me over other offers,” Steed said.
The Missouri native is looking forward to being a big piece of the puzzle in Muncie.
