Recruiting News and Highlights - Prep Redzone (2024)

Thatcher- the state’s top LB and #5-overall prospect- committed to Utah after his official visit earlier this month. The stability of the coaching staff and the opportunity to develop on what’s consistently been one of the most physical defenses in college football were big selling points in the talented LB’s decision. He’s as violent a football player as you’ll find at the high school level and brings a skillset that’s very translatable to the culture and style of play the Utes’ have become known for under HC Kyle Whittingham. Thatcher’s now the top committed prospect off the board in Nevada’s 2025 class.

Keith picked up his first offer from Cornell at this past weekend’s Redlands camp. The 6’3″/210 LB posted a massively productive junior season, totaling 142 tackles (4th in NV), 9 sacks (2nd in NV), and 23 TFLs. He’s a highly disruptive force off the edge with great upside in his combination of length, speed, and athleticism. He possesses the strength and technique to rush the passer and can drop into coverage and play in space. This is likely the first of many offers the underrated LB will pick up over the coming months.

Alofaituli took his third visit of the month to Nebraska this past weekend. The #2-overall prospect in Nevada made recent stops to Michigan and Texas A&M. Miami, Oregon, and Alabama are also in the running for one of the elite IOL prospects in the country.

Meadows took an official visit to Notre Dame after a recent visit with the Georgia Bulldogs earlier this month. The visit was one of several trips the state’s top WR has taken to South Bend and the Irish have continued to stay heavily involved in Meadows’ recruiting since offering last summer. Meadows has a pair of SEC visits planned with Alabama and LSU upcoming.