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Two B1G programs lands in Top 7 for 4-star, Top 200 TE in 2023 class

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Two B1G programs have made the cut for one of the nation’s top tight ends in the 2023 recruiting class.

Both Penn State and Ohio State landed in the Top 7 for 4-star tight end Mathias Barnwell, a native of Fredericksburg, Virginia. He also included Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame.

Per 247Sports, Barnwell ranks as the No. 4 player out of Virginia and the No. 12 tight end in the class. Nationally, he’s considered a Top 200 prospect, ranking No. 184.

Barnwell has received more than two dozen offers already and was ready to dwindle down his options to seven. From 247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Dohn:

Great frame with ability to play at 260 pounds. Has length and wide shoulders. Also plays basketball, which is a great asset for tight ends. Possesses excellent body control and has high-level athleticism given his age (15 in April 2020) and size. Best suited as an inline tight end with ability to split out. Can sink hips when run blocking and blocks with attitude. As pass catcher, tracks ball well and has soft hands. Is not afraid of catching ball in traffic. Locates ball well. Needs to add strength throughout his body but will come over time. Rounds his breaks a bit but has plenty of time to develop that area of game. Has chance to be a starter first day of college. Elite level prospect for Top 10 programs.

Neither Penn State nor Ohio State have received a verbal pledge from any member of the 2023 recruiting class at this time.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB