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Class of 2027 QB RJ Day — son of Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day — announces commitment to Northwestern
TL;DR
RJ Day, a Class of 2027 quarterback and son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, has committed to Northwestern University. He chose the Wildcats over offers from 12 other schools, including Boston College and Cincinnati.
Key points
- RJ Day is a Class of 2027 quarterback.
- He is the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.
- RJ Day committed to Northwestern University.
- He had offers from 12 other schools.
- Day expressed excitement about his commitment.
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Class of 2027 QB RJ Day — son of Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day — announces commitment to Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. (WGN) — The son of one of the Big Ten’s best head football coaches has committed to play college football in Evanston for Northwestern University.
According to a post on his Instagram account, class of 2027 quarterback RJ Day — the son of Ohio State University head football coach Ryan Day — announced his commitment to play for David Braun and the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday. Day had offers from 12 other schools, including Boston College and Cincinnati, but ultimately chose to set his sights on becoming a Wildcat.
“Excited for the next step and ready to get to work,” Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.
Day, a three-star prospect according to 247sports, is the third quarterback who has committed to Northwestern this offseason, joining Michigan State transfer Aidan Chiles and class of 2026 three-star quarterback Johnny O’Brien, who played at Palatine’s William Fremd High School.
He was a three-year starter at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio, where Day set multiple school passing records, including career passing yards (5,714) and TD passes (54), as well as single-season passing yards (2,710) and TD passes (25).
An added layer to Day’s recruitment is that he will now get the opportunity to play quarterback under new Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
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Kelly was Ryan Day’s offensive coordinator when he played college football at New Hampshire from 1998 to 2001. 23 years later, the elder Day brought Kelly on to serve as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator — the same season the Buckeyes won their most recent national championship.
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Q&A
Who is RJ Day and what is his connection to Ohio State football?
RJ Day is a Class of 2027 quarterback and the son of Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day.
What other schools offered scholarships to RJ Day before his commitment?
RJ Day received offers from 12 other schools, including Boston College and Cincinnati, before committing to Northwestern.
What does RJ Day's commitment mean for Northwestern's football program?
RJ Day's commitment is significant for Northwestern's football program as it adds a talented quarterback prospect to their roster for the future.