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Offensive lineman Charlie Schmidt, out of Libertyville, Illinois, has signed his letter of intent to play for Northwestern.
It's important for our program to keep #HOMEGROWN talent home. Welcome to the family, @c_schmidt2. #NUView18 | #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/pvQKuo9MUj
— Pat Fitzgerald (@coachfitz51) December 20, 2017
Schmidt also held offers from Syracuse, Iowa State, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 294 pounds, he definitely has the frame to be successful at the collegiate level.
More #HOMEGROWN #B1GCats! Welcome to the family, @c_schmidt2, a 6-4, 294 lbs. offensive lineman out of Libertyville! pic.twitter.com/goAbqK2Js9
— #B1GCats (@NU_Sports) December 20, 2017
Schmidt, Wyatt Blake, Payne He'Bert and walk-on Willy Boatman represent a solid offensive line class coming to Evanston.