by Bill Seals
An Illinois prep offensive lineman in the 2020 class released his top eight schools earlier this month and he says Iowa State has made the cut for a number of reasons.
Cyclone position coach Jeff Myers visited Kevo Wesley’s school on Tuesday, the same day that the 6-foot-5, 265-pound prospect released his list.
“Things are going great with them,” said Wesley, who has racked up 28 total offers throughout the course of his recruitment. “It was great seeing Coach Myers and we’re just building the relationship. They have established me as a priority for this recruiting class.
“They were the first Power-5 team to offer and the entire offensive staff has been building a great relationship with me since. I especially like their offensive line development they have and how they are consistently getting better with academics.”
In addition to I-State, Wesley’s seven other top schools included Arizona, Boston College, Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Syracuse and Vanderbilt. He is a three-star prospect with a 5.5 Rivals rating and is considered the 14th overall recruit in Illinois for the 2020 class.
Wesley said he has yet to schedule any official visits, but wants to take at least a few prior to his targeted commitment date of August 5th. He made an unofficial visit to Iowa State in April.
The Chicago lineman is such a big target for the Cyclones that he says head coach Matt Campbell has taken an active role in recruiting him.
“We talked earlier (Wednesday) and he just wanted me to know how much they like me and think I can help,” Wesley said. “He talked about how they are a family and he cares about everyone that comes in the football building. That’s big hearing it from him, because it shows how much he cares about you. A lot of times, the head coach is not involved.”
Wesley said he’s convinced that ISU is on the right track under the fourth-year head coach.
“They are on path to dominating the Big 12 with guys they have had to develop,” he said.
An Illinois prep offensive lineman in the 2020 class released his top eight schools earlier this month and he says Iowa State has made the cut for a number of reasons.
Cyclone position coach Jeff Myers visited Kevo Wesley’s school on Tuesday, the same day that the 6-foot-5, 265-pound prospect released his list.
“Things are going great with them,” said Wesley, who has racked up 28 total offers throughout the course of his recruitment. “It was great seeing Coach Myers and we’re just building the relationship. They have established me as a priority for this recruiting class.
“They were the first Power-5 team to offer and the entire offensive staff has been building a great relationship with me since. I especially like their offensive line development they have and how they are consistently getting better with academics.”
In addition to I-State, Wesley’s seven other top schools included Arizona, Boston College, Illinois, Iowa, Louisville, Syracuse and Vanderbilt. He is a three-star prospect with a 5.5 Rivals rating and is considered the 14th overall recruit in Illinois for the 2020 class.
Wesley said he has yet to schedule any official visits, but wants to take at least a few prior to his targeted commitment date of August 5th. He made an unofficial visit to Iowa State in April.
The Chicago lineman is such a big target for the Cyclones that he says head coach Matt Campbell has taken an active role in recruiting him.
“We talked earlier (Wednesday) and he just wanted me to know how much they like me and think I can help,” Wesley said. “He talked about how they are a family and he cares about everyone that comes in the football building. That’s big hearing it from him, because it shows how much he cares about you. A lot of times, the head coach is not involved.”
Wesley said he’s convinced that ISU is on the right track under the fourth-year head coach.
“They are on path to dominating the Big 12 with guys they have had to develop,” he said.
