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Published Nov 15, 2024

Newly offered 2026 DT King Liggins ready for Wrigley visit

Matthew Shelton • WildcatReport

Managing Editor

It’s Northwestern’s biggest game of the season: a matchup with the No. 2 team in the nation on Saturday at Wrigley Field, and on Homecoming weekend to boot.

So it makes sense that one of their top 2026 targets, newly offered three-star defensive tackle King Liggins from Chicago (Ill.) Brother Rice, would be in the stands on a visit.

The Wildcats just offered Liggins on Nov. 7, a little more than a week ahead of his visit on Saturday.

"Coach Braun called me after school and I was excited," Liggins said. "I've been working for this with my grades."

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