Three Predictions: Tyler Warren, Ohio State, Illinois
Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst Greg Smith has three predictions on Tyler Warren‘s draft inventory, Ohio State touchdown a standout working again and Illinois‘ efforts with in-state four-star prospects.
PENN STATE TE TYLER WARREN IS A TOP-10 PICK
Former Penn State famous person Tyler Warren is without doubt one of the greatest general soccer gamers on this yr’s NFL Draft. As a good finish he caught 104 passes for 1,233 and eight touchdowns final season. He primarily was your complete passing assault for the Nittany Lions. He’s additionally a devastating run blocker and is so athletic that the staff lined him up at Wildcat to hurry the ball.
Warren might be a mismatch nightmare within the NFL for a artistic offensive teaching employees. That kind of potential ought to assist him shoot up draft boards and be one of many first 10 names referred to as on April 24.
FAVOUR AKIH WILL COMMIT TO OHIO STATE
Favour Akih has been the most popular working again recruit within the Midwest this offseason. His recruitment is basically coming all the way down to Miami and Ohio State. The Hurricanes held a stable lead however the Buckeyes have chipped away shortly after getting him on campus a pair occasions.
“Ohio State and Miami are doing an amazing job of recruiting me,” Akih mentioned. “It’s very onerous to show down what Miami is providing. However it might be even higher to remain dwelling and be a Buckeye. So it’s a really onerous resolution. Ohio State would possibly simply be somewhat forward simply because it’s dwelling and I grew up right here so all I do know is Ohio State.”
Akih instructed me that he needs to commit in Might. I’ve fired in a FutureCast for the Buckeyes to land his verbal dedication.
ILLINOIS MISSES OUT ON 2026 IN-STATE FOUR-STARS
Illinois has been one of many talks of the offseason with how effectively this system has recruited. The Illini have had a pleasant bump on the path after a double-digit win season final yr that included a bowl win over an SEC opponent. However that momentum doesn’t seem like it’ll translate to protecting the highest prospects within the state dwelling this cycle.
There are seven four-star prospects in Illinois this cycle. QB Jonas Williams and defensive finish Braeden Jones are dedicated to USC. Tight finish Mack Sutter is trending to Alabama. Michigan and Notre Dame are out entrance for defensive finish McHale Blade. Versatile tight finish JC Anderson is being recruited onerous by Ole Miss and North Carolina however Illinois is within the combine. Slot receiver Nasir Rankin was heading towards committing to Illinois early however so many different applications have gotten concerned. Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, Oregon and others are making a robust push.
I see the Illini getting shut out with the highest expertise in-state however nonetheless touchdown a stable 2026 recruiting class.
