2023's Most Underrated Big Ten Recruits
1. QB Ryan Browne, Purdue
Browne took a PG year, and it paid off big time. Originally committed to Western Michigan for the 2022 class out of Venice, FL, Browne bet on himself and took huge strides at Milford Academy and got a bevy of Big Ten offers before landing in the cradle of quarterbacks. With a 6'5" frame and a lightning-quick release, he's got a shot to be the next to put up huge numbers in West Lafayette.
2. CB Chance Rucker, Michigan State
A long, nimble corner from Texas, Rucker isn't the most lauded player at the position for this class in the conference, but he could be one of the first to have an impact. The secondary is pretty wide open in East Lansing, and his skillset could earn him early playing time, giving him a chance to develop into a true impact player.
3. TE Zach Ortwerth, Iowa
Tell me if you've heard this one before: Iowa recruits a big, thick, relatively unknown tight end, and they turn into an all-conference pick and NFL stud. At 6'6" and 230 lbs., the St. Louis product has the frame to play comfortably at 250 and be an impact player as a blocker and receiver.
2023 three-star TE Zach Ortwerth from St. Louis, MO (St. Louis University). Committed to Iowa.
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4. ATH Justin Taylor, Wisconsin
A three-star athlete out of Chicagoland, he has the potential to be an impact player on day one for the Badgers on either side of the ball, as well as in the return game. His football IQ is top-notch, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him become an all-conference player early in his career.
Nazareth Academy's Justin Taylor (2) tries to fend off Peoria High's Frank Odom during the Class 5A football state title game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Champaign.
Syndication: Peoria Journal Star
5. WR Josh Richards, Maryland
He's a bit of a string bean right now at 6'3" and only 167 lbs. But once the New Jersey native fills out, he could be a massive downfield threat with long, easy strides and a huge catch radius.
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