Overview
- RJ Day, who announced his decision Sunday, committed to Northwestern as a class of 2027 three-star quarterback from St. Francis DeSales in Columbus.
- He picked the Wildcats over offers that included Purdue and USF, and multiple outlets report he did not receive an Ohio State offer.
- Day cited program fit, strong academics, and his relationship with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, a longtime mentor to his father who now runs Northwestern’s offense.
- Northwestern offered on April 29 and hosted an early May visit before the May 10 commitment, capping a short recruitment window.
- He holds DeSales career passing records with 5,714 yards and 54 touchdowns, and his pledge adds a family twist with Ohio State scheduled to visit Northwestern in 2027.