On3 4-star IOL Gabe VanSickle decommits from Northwestern

Coopersville (Mich.) four-star interior offensive lineman Gabe VanSickle has announced his decommitment from the Northwestern Wildcats.

“After discussions with my parents and coaches I have decided to decommit from Northwestern University,” VanSickle wrote. “My dream has always been to play football at the highest level, and I’m pursuing my dream. I would like to thank coach Anderson, coach Fitzgerald and coach Braun for their support. NWU has picked a class act for a new head coach. Both coaches were a calming force over a very turbulent summer. I wish nothing but the best to NWU. Go Cats!”

On3 rates VanSickle higher than every other major recruiting service. He is the nation’s No. 253 overall prospect, No. 14 interior offensive lineman and No. 5 recruit from Michigan.

Ohio State leads in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine with a 95.7% chance of receiving VanSickle’s commitment. Buckeyes recruiting insider Alex Gleitman logged an expert prediction with a 60% confidence level that VanSickle will choose Ohio State.

VanSickle the latest to leave Wildcats’ 2024 class

The Wildcats have 10 commits and rank last out of 18 Big Ten schools. Northbrook (Ill.) Glenbrook North three-star tight end Pat Schaller, the nation’s No. 909 prospect, headlines the class.

VanSickle makes for eight decommitments for the Wildcats since former head coach Pat Fitzgerald was dismissed in July. West Bloomfield (Mich.) three-star cornerback Jamir Benjamin is now committed to UCLA. Kelso (Wash.) three-star offensive tackle Payton Stewart has pledged to Oregon State. Joilet (Ill.) Christian Academy three-star defensive lineman Dillan Johnson is now committed to Big Ten foe Wisconsin. Frisco (Texas) Centennial three-star wideout Brett Eskildsen has joined Iowa State’s 2024 class, while Alliance (Ohio) three-star quarterback Brendan Zurbrugg ended up with Oklahoma. Grand Rapids (Mich.) Forest Hills Central three-star safety Ty Hudkins has committed to Purdue, while Greenville (S.C.) three-star interior offensive lineman Julius Tate pledged to Coastal Carolina.