Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic linebacker Matthew Brady has been one of the hottest linebackers in the Midwest this offseason. But he’s got a

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Pat Fitzgerald lands LB Matthew Brady as Michigan State beats three Big Ten rivals

Michigan State continues to add to its 2027 recruiting class, this time landing linebacker Matthew Brady of Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic.

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We have entered a very busy part of the college football recruiting calendar. Schools and prospects are lining up and taking official visits all over

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Michigan State hosted key targets over the weekend for official visits. That’ll kick off a busy few weeks for the Spartans who are looking to add to

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Prediction: Michigan State to land key linebacker target

Michigan State welcomed 2027 linebacker Matthew Brady to campus for an official visit over the weekend. He arrived on campus Thursday evening for his

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Michigan State sets high bar for '27 LB Matthew Brady on official visit

It was a quiet weekend in Lincoln for the football staff, who will kick off camps and official visits this week. Over 15 Nebraska targets made

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Nebraska won't have any prospects on campus for official visits this weekend, but over 15 targets are expected to make official visits elsewhere May

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Official visit season is officially here. It started this spring, but schools all over the country will be loaded with key official visitors the next

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Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic linebacker Matthew Brady is one of the hottest linebackers in the Midwest right now. He’s seen his recruitment

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Rising LB Matthew Brady narrows to four schools after recruitment explodes this spring

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UA Next Chicago intel: Flip targets emerge, new prediction and commitments looming

Nebraska has had a pivotal last few weeks on the recruiting trail. Several new offers have gone for the 2027 recruiting class as the board shifts and

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Illinois jumped on board for a local product on Friday, as the Illini offered Matthew Brady, three-star linebacker from Bloomington (Ill.) Central

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In-state linebacker Matthew Brady has a top 4 following Illinois offer

Nebraska recently extended two 2027 linebacker offers in the state of Illinois. One has since visited Nebraska and has a return official visit

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Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic linebacker Matthew Brady is all of a sudden one of the more intriguing Big Ten battles.  Nebraska, Minnesota,

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LB Matthew Brady has home visits leading into officials

Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic linebacker Matthew Brady added a Nebraska offer to his exploding recruitment last week. He quickly set up an

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Nebraska hosted three-star linebacker Matthew Brady from Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic on Wednesday for a visit. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound

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The Huskers Make a Big Impression on LB Matthew Brady, Eyes June Official Visit to Nebraska

2027 Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic linebacker Matthew Brady added a Nebraska offer to his growing recruitment last week and made his way down

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Minnesota currently has 11 commitments for coach PJ Fleck’s 2027 recruiting class. The class is No. 28 nationally and No. 10 in the Big Ten.   Rivals

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Intel: Minnesota targets heating up, key prediction logged

Nebraska’s 2027 linebacker board has seen some changes, but the staff has stayed active in adding new names to the board. The latest addition is

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Wisconsin has recruiting momentum and the Badgers are poised to continue that based on the prospects they have had on campus and who will be on

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Not only is Niemann from Illinois, but like Brady, he was a two-way guy in high school whose athleticism showed on offense. He left high school around 205 pounds, which is roughly where Brady is at. Looking at Niemann's NFL Combine numbers -- 6'3, 234 with a 4.51 forty, those are numbers we think Brady can get to based on where he was at during spring regional camps.

High school linebacker but also a quarterback. Has very good foot speed which we see in how he runs on offense, but also closes to the ball on defense. He also has gone to camps and verified that straight-line speed as well as his change of direction. Still has a frame that can carry more weight but plays a physical game which will be enhanced as he gets stronger. Comfortable playing out over a slot and in space. Will offer a school possibilities as to where to play him. Can be a WILL, a MIKE or even come down and rush off the edge in certain situations. Quarterback experience and football I.Q. allow him to regularly be in the right position to make plays. Gets into a lot of passing lanes in coverage and affects passes. Will need to adjust to the higher level in college, which will be a fairly big jump from his high school competition. But he has the frame, speed and intangibles to easily project as a starting linebacker at the Power Four level.

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