A Closer Look at Northwestern's Recruiting Class of 2026

With the high school Class of 2025 largely ready to graduate, it’s about time to look ahead to the next recruiting classes. In turning my attention to the Class of 2026, I noticed one school has been putting together an excellent recruiting class, if not a bit under the radar. That class grew yesterday as they received their fifth commit from a Class of 2026 Big Boarder.

Northwestern has had a rough couple of years with a handful of injuries and a 14th-place finish at the 2024 Big Ten Championships, followed by a 12th-place finish in 2025. In Philadelphia, the Wildcats crowned their first All-American in two seasons as Trevor Chumbley had an improbable run to the NCAA semifinals, before settling into fourth place. The momentum generated by Chumbley’s postseason and a solid Class of 2025, followed by what looks like a great Class of 2026, could be the spark that head coach Matt Storniolo needs to consistently stay in the top half of the conference. 

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