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The initial hype of the early signing period has died down, but there was a ton of talent to explore and so much so we are breaking it down by position. We have already dived into the top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers to sign with Big Ten teams and now we want to break down a position where Ohio State is looking to replace a huge starter in tight end.
The Big Ten snagged five of the top 20 tight end recruits in the class of 2024 and they also snagged the top two rated in the country. Unfortunately, not only do the Buckeyes not have anyone on this list, but The Team Up North has two players on this list.
It should be no surprise that Iowa makes an appearance and the flashier offenses from the West Coast are left off, but enough with the introduction, let’s dive into the top five tight ends in the class to sign with Big Ten teams according to 247Sports.
5
Brady Prieskorn, Michigan
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Player Bio
Four-Star
Height: 6-foot, 6-inches
Weight: 225 pounds
City: Rochester, MI
My favorite play from Brady Prieskorn’s junior season. And there was a lot to choose from! pic.twitter.com/Zi69PfJYUX
— Seth Guttman (@Gutt_Feeling) December 20, 2023
4
Gavin Hoffman, Iowa
Early enrollee Gavin Hoffman brings high upside to tight end room:
"I think Gavin has a real enthusiasm for the game. He has a good skill set. We think great growth potential."https://t.co/moku90s9pH
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) December 23, 2023
Player Bio
Four-Star
Height: 6-foot, 5-inches
Weight: 220 pounds
City: Overland Park, KS
3
Hogan Hansen, Michigan
Officially staying a Wolverine #GoBlue #Born2Play4Michigan @grant_newsome @UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/UNvY5yGXEs
— Hogan Hansen (@hansen_hogan) December 20, 2023
Player Bio
Four-Star
Height: 6-foot, 6-inches
Weight: 220 pounds
City: Bellevue, WA
2
Carter Nelson, Nebraska
From Class Z to the Big 10!
Carter Nelson IS N! #Huskers pic.twitter.com/c9WZDAzR9e— What does the film say? (@Huskers_film) December 20, 2023
Player Bio
Four-Star
Height: 6-foot, 4-inches
Weight: 205 pounds
City: Ainsworth, NE
1
Luke Reynolds, Penn State
4⭐️ TE Luke Reynolds has signed with Penn State! The next TE legend in the making?👀 pic.twitter.com/23Nc052Mse
— Barstool Penn State (@PSUBarstool) December 20, 2023
Player Bio
Five-Star
Height: 6-foot, 4-inches
Weight: 220 pounds
City: Cheshire, CT
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