Wildcats win Big Ten battle for local tackle Michael O'Connell

in other news

Braun, Northwestern trying to keep pace with rapid changes

How Northwestern is better positioned to replace transfer losses moving forward.

• Louie Vaccher

Notebook: 'Not a cent' of NIL money used to build 2025 class, says Braun

Head coach David Braun evaluated the Class of 2025 and his program's outlook on National Signing Day.

• Matthew Shelton

Two key starters enter the transfer portal

Devin Turner, a two-year starter, announced his intention to transfer on National Signing Day.

• Staff

Breaking down the Class of 2025

Northwestern signed all 19 of its previous commitments, and picked up one more, on National Signing Day.

• Matthew Shelton

Northwestern welcomes the Class of 2025

Follow along as Northwestern officially signs its Class of 2025.

• Matthew Shelton

in other news

Braun, Northwestern trying to keep pace with rapid changes

How Northwestern is better positioned to replace transfer losses moving forward.

• Louie Vaccher

Notebook: 'Not a cent' of NIL money used to build 2025 class, says Braun

Head coach David Braun evaluated the Class of 2025 and his program's outlook on National Signing Day.

• Matthew Shelton

Two key starters enter the transfer portal

Devin Turner, a two-year starter, announced his intention to transfer on National Signing Day.

• Staff

PREMIUM CONTENT

Published Jun 13, 2024

Wildcats win Big Ten battle for local tackle Michael O'Connell

Matthew Shelton • WildcatReport

Managing Editor

Good things come to those who wait.

Northwestern certainly believes in that maxim after the commitment of local three-star 2025 tackle Michael O'Connell.

O'Connell announced his decision on social media on June 10, a month after his official visit with the Wildcats, and after offers or visits to Big Ten rivals like Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota.

What made Northwestern the right place for the highest-rated offensive lineman in the Wildcats' 2024 and 2025 classes combined? Find out in this WildcatReport premium story for subscribers only. Not a WildcatReport subscriber? Sign up today!

MORE ON O'CONNELL: Northwestern lands local 2025 OL Michael O'Connell

Subscribe to read more.

Unlock Premium news from the largest network of experts.

Say your piece in exclusive fan communities.

Dominate with stats, athlete data, Rivals250 rankings, and more.

Go Big. Get Premium.Log In

FUTURECAST

2025Top Targets

No top targets for Northwestern available at this time.