The Big Ten remains at the forefront of the recruiting world. As commitments continue to fly in this summer, the league continues to see its top programs stack impressive pledge lists.
But which schools are scoring more commitments from prospects closer to home? With the conference now going from coast to coast, there's plenty of "Big Ten backyards" that programs need to protect.
Rivals takes a look at which Big Ten recruiting classes are the closest to home on average:
Average Commit Distance: 240 miles
In-State: 46%
Rivals Industry Team Ranking: No. 42
It's no surprise to see Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes target local talent. Six of the 13 commits in the class thus far are inside Iowa state lines. That includes the two highest-ranked prospects in the fold: Three-star LB Gavin Strecker and three-star TE Jaxx DeJean. There's also three Illinois recruits in the class, with legacy three-star DL Tommy Riordan headlining that trio.
But which schools are scoring more commitments from prospects closer to home? With the conference now going from coast to coast, there's plenty of "Big Ten backyards" that programs need to protect.
Rivals takes a look at which Big Ten recruiting classes are the closest to home on average:
Average Commit Distance: 240 miles
In-State: 46%
Rivals Industry Team Ranking: No. 42
It's no surprise to see Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes target local talent. Six of the 13 commits in the class thus far are inside Iowa state lines. That includes the two highest-ranked prospects in the fold: Three-star LB Gavin Strecker and three-star TE Jaxx DeJean. There's also three Illinois recruits in the class, with legacy three-star DL Tommy Riordan headlining that trio.
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