TE Barkalow is drawing looks
Forreston (Ill.) junior tight end prospect Sam Barkalow (6-foot-6, 220 pounds) has been drawing steady recruiting looks and interest so far this spring. Barkalow, a three sport athlete who was a key on the Forreston's 2016 Class 1A state title team talks recruiting here.
"My recruiting has been going well," Barkalow said. "I've been in touch with some of the Ivy League schools along with some of the FCS schools in the Dakota's plus some D2 schools."
Barkalow has also seen some college coaches in school so far this spring.
"Harvard, North Dakota State, Northern Michigan have been in school already along with some smaller level colleges. The coaches all want me to come out and camp with them this summer. The only school I've been able to visit was Minnesota-Moorhead and I'm hoping to get out to see more schools this summer. I've also been staying in touch with St. Cloud State and Minnesota Moorhead."
Barkalow, who is also a strong student in the class room (3.68 GPA) also has some summer camps planned.
"I'm planning to go to the Northwestern showcase camp and the Lake Forest College camp. I''m also looking to head out to Fargo for the three day North Dakota State camps this summer."
Barkalow is also excited for his upcoming senior season.
"Yeah we'll be strong again. We are missing a few defenders from last year but we'll be alright. We just need to stay focused and hungry."