Three-star TE Zach Giuliano commits to Northwestern

Northwestern is setting straight to work on its Class of 2025, racking up three commitments in the last three days.

The latest is from Zach Giuliano, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound tight end from Newport Beach (Calif.) Corona Del Mar, who announced his verbal pledge on Tuesday morning.

Giuliano is the first commit for new tight ends coach and special teams coordinator Paul Creighton, who came to Northwestern after a decade working on the West Coast for UC Davis, Fresno State and Washington in a variety of roles.

Giuliano carried 16 other offers including Washington, Utah and Texas A&M.

Northwestern now has three commitments before the end of January. It is their quickest clip since they had four in that span in the Class of 2017.

Giuliano is the third player from Northwestern's Jan. 27 Elite Junior Day to announce his commitment, joining safety Jonathan Stevens Jr. and defensive end Caden O'Rourke.

Northwestern's current Class of 2025 ranks 41st in the nation and 11th in the Big Ten (Pac-12 newcomers included). The group is tied for fifth in the number of commitments.