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

Offensive tackle Michael O'Connell is Northwestern's highest-rated offensive lineman since the Class of 2023.
Offensive tackle Michael O'Connell is Northwestern's highest-rated offensive lineman since the Class of 2023. (Northwestern Football)

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!


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