OLB Nick Abrams II visits Georgia Tech, Michigan State newest to supply

Class of 2026 exterior linebacker Nick Abrams II is beginning to see his recruitment acquire steam.

The McDonogh College (Owings Mills, Md.) athlete now has three scholarship gives from Penn State, Georgia Tech and, most lately, Michigan State. It might not be shocking to see that quantity proceed to develop this fall.

The Nittany Lions supplied Abrams in late July when he was in Comfortable Valley for the workforce’s “Lasch Bash” occasion.

Georgia Tech prolonged a proposal to Abrams earlier this month. This previous weekend, Abrams was in Atlanta to observe the Yellow Jackets defeat Virginia Army Institute by a ultimate rating of 59-7.

On Sunday, MSU joined the fold and supplied Abrams earlier than he even made all of it the way in which again residence from the Georgia Tech journey.

It was Michigan State co-special groups coordinator/rush ends coach Chad Wilt who prolonged the supply from the Spartans to Abrams. When Wilt known as, Abrams was nonetheless making his method by Baltimore/Washington Worldwide Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Abrams doesn’t but know loads concerning the Michigan State’s soccer program, which is at present within the first 12 months of Jonathan Smith‘s tenure in East Lansing. Nevertheless, he hopes to be taught extra shifting ahead.

“It felt nice,” Abrams informed Rivals when requested concerning the Michigan State supply. “I had really simply landed from a flight again to Maryland when Coach Wilt known as. So I used to be strolling by BWI airport speaking to him, and when he informed me concerning the supply, I used to be saying, ‘sure, sure, sure’ in the course of the airport.

“I don’t know loads about Michigan State soccer (but), however I’m prepared to be taught extra about their model of play and the way their protection works — what packages they run at sure factors into the sport. I additionally wanna see how I would slot in their protection.”

Whereas the connection remains to be pretty new, Wilt had beforehand been in communication with Abrams. The younger linebacker is trying to strengthen his bond with Wilt and the MSU employees.

Wilt additionally has a very good relationship with McDonogh head coach Hakeem Sule.

“I’ve talked to him earlier than he known as me to let me know concerning the supply,” Abrams mentioned about Wilt. “I feel Coach Wilt is a superb coach and even higher man. He talked to me about the kind of gamers they have been on the lookout for, not simply on the sector however off the sector. He talked to me concerning the connection he has with my coach and the way it was vital to him to ask (Coach Sule) about me as a participant and in addition me as an individual.”

Abrams is interested by visiting Michigan State, however doesn’t have a date arrange but.

As talked about, Abrams was at Georgia Tech this previous weekend. He loved his time in Atlanta.

“Georgia Tech had an incredible environment,” Abrams mentioned. “From the second I walked in, the coaches made it really feel like residence.”

Moreover, Abrams had fun at Penn State throughout his go to there in July.

“Penn State was nice as effectively,” he mentioned. “All of the coaches made it really feel so welcoming and like residence. This system is nice and has a lot historical past.”

Abrams has a couple of different journeys scheduled this fall. He will likely be at Rutgers on Oct. 12 (versus Wisconsin), at Maryland on Oct. 19 (versus USC) and at Penn State on Nov. 9 for the “White Out” sport (versus Washington).

Most faculties are Abrams as a linebacker. Though, Michigan State’s “rush finish” place is slightly bit completely different, as it’s a stand-up, hybrid exterior linebacker/defensive finish place that traces up alongside the line of defense and will rush the quarterback, play the run or drop into go protection on any given play beneath Wilt and defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Joe Rossi.

It doesn’t matter what precise place he performs on the school stage, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Abrams feels he has a talent set that can enable him to flourish.

“I’d describe my sport as versatile,” Abrams mentioned. “I can cowl working backs, tight ends and the slot receiver, whereas additionally stopping the run and making performs within the backfield and speeding the passer and getting sacks.”

Unsurprisingly, the trio of faculties which have already supplied Abrams are those which are in communication probably the most and have the linebacker’s consideration proper now. Nevertheless, it’s nonetheless early in his course of, and his recruitment stays open to any packages which are interested by him.

“In the mean time, the faculties which have supplied me — Penn State, Georgia Tech and MSU —(are standing out probably the most),” Abrams mentioned. “However I’m open to any faculty that wishes to recruit me.”

Abrams doesn’t but have a dedication timeline in thoughts. For now, his plan is to take visits, construct relationships with coaches and take issues one step at a time.

“I am simply making an attempt to see what’s on the market and see what colleges are for me and those that aren’t,” Abrams defined.