‘Edgy’ Tim: Reinke, Jenkins make college commitments

St. Charles North junior wide receiver Keaton Reinke (6-foot-3, 205 pounds), a three-star recruit as rated by Rivals.com, recently gave Northwestern University his verbal commitment shortly after making an official visit.

“My official visit to Northwestern was awesome and it definitely played a big role in my decision,” Reinke said. “Northwestern just has a lot to offer and overall it's just the best fit for me and my family.

“Academically, Northwestern offers a world-class education along with an alumni network and connections that will also help me after graduation in the real world,” he said. “The coaches at Northwestern are just great people and they are a newer staff that has a great vision for the football program.”

Reinke is the 11th known verbal commitment for Northwestern’s 2026 class, and the second known in-state pledge with Fremd three-star quarterback Johnny O'Brien.

Hersey’s Jenkins commits to Ohio

Hersey junior athlete Brandon Jenkins (6-foot-0, 185 pounds), a three-star recruit, recently committed to the Ohio Bobcats.

“Ohio was my eighth offer and they just have been always showing me a lot of love since they offered me,” Jenkins said. “Ohio offered me as a safety and they also talked about me possibly playing running back as well for them.”

North Central College hosts three-day camp

Naperville’s North Central College, home of the Division III football national champions, hosted its annual three-day college camp last week.

The camps drew 37 college football scholarship programs, including several Power 4 programs, who had the chance to evaluate over 1,000 high school football prospects. The North Central College camps have quickly become a must-attend event for high school players with the desire to play college football.

The camps are led by the North Central staff and players who run the players through various testing stations along with positional and individual position work. The North Central camps also serve as a chance to introduce prospects and parents to what North Central has to offer. North Central’s roster includes many players whose introduction to the school were the camps they attended in high school.

Fremd’s Jakubczak eyeing busy summer

Fremd offensive lineman Owen Jakubczak (6-foot-4, 260 pounds) recently wrapped up his junior year and is eyeing a busy summer.

“I was able to add my latest offer from Wyoming,” he said. “I'm still trying to sort out my schedule between the two camps I have along with my team responsibilities. Some of the Power 4 schools like Northwestern, Indiana and a few others want me to camp with them this summer.

“I'm looking at going to the Northwestern Big Man camp and I might add another visit or two if I can fit them into my schedule. I'm also looking at getting out to see some schools in person. I'm looking at taking visits this summer to see San Diego State, Miami of Ohio, Toledo and also New Mexico State. I've already visited Miami of Ohio for an unofficial visit, then I might go back again this summer for an official visit.”