Rising Junior: OT Josh Weichel
Niles (Ill.) West junior offensive tackle prospect Josh Weichel (6-foot-6, 325 pounds) is a name to watch in the Class of 2017, Weichel checks in and talks about his latest recruiting mews and much more here.
"This time of the year I've just been working hard in the weight room," Weichel said. "My recruiting is also picking up and it seems like several schools have been showing more recruiting interest in me."
Weichel filled us in on his latest recruiting news..
"I've been able to visit Illinois and Central Michigan and I'm hoping to get up to visit Wisconsin sometime soon. The visits to both Illinois and Central Michigan went well. I've also been getting mail and I've also talked to some of the coaches on Twitter from schools like Bowling Green, NIU, Wyoming, Central Michigan, Illinois, Yale and NC State. Most of those schools just want to get in touch and they also want me to come visit them this spring."
Weichel talked about his strength along with what he's focused on improving this winter.
"I try to be strong in every aspect of my game. I feel that my pass blocking is my strength and that I can kick out and cut off the pass rush pretty well. I've been working hard this winter on just improving my overall linemen technique this winter."
Does Weichel have a dream school?
"I like both Ohio State and Florida. I've always been a big fan of coach Urban Meyer who's coached at both schools. Both schools are just great programs year in and year out."
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