From Edgy Tim

"LB Alexander adds his first offer


EDGY TIM | Publisher



Hoffman Estates (Il) junior outside linebacker recruit Jaylan Alexander (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) made a Junior Day visit to Northern Illinois University on Saturday and added his first offer from the Huskies. Alexander recaps his latest visit and offer from NIU and much more here.

"I went to NIU on Saturday and I had a really good visit," Alexander said. "I was hoping they would offer me on Saturday and they did. It's exciting to add my first offer."

Alexander, who played linebacker and receiver for the Hawks in 2016 filled us in on his impressions from DeKalb.

"I've been to NIU a few times before and I went to a game last season so I was already pretty familiar with NIU. The NIU coaches had been in touch and really seemed excited about me and wanted to make sure I came out to visit. I like what NIU has to offer. They have a nice school and they also have been a winning program over the years. NIU offered me as a linebacker but they also like me as an athlete. They feel I can be a pretty versatile player for them."

Alexander also checked out Illinois State for a Sunday Junior Day.

"I went to Illinois State today (Sunday) for a Junior Day and it went well. ISU has a nice school and program. They also put a big focus on academics and how they support the athletes on the field and in the class room. I didn't have a lot of interaction with the coaches at the Junior Day but they seem interested."

Alexander has also drawn interest from a handful of schools.

"Besides NIU and Illinois State I've also been in touch with the coaches from Central Michigan, Miami of Ohio, Wyoming and South Dakota. I don't have any visits set up just yet but I'm hoping to get out to see more schools in person this spring."


Jaylan Alexander has a scholarship offer from Northern Illinois University"