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Top Recruit McHale Blade Narrows Choices Ahead of Commitment

5/24/2025

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Four-star edge rusher McHale Blade from Chicago's Simeon High is down to seven schools, with Wisconsin and Illinois in the mix. As he prepares for visits to each campus, Blade is set to reveal his commitment on July 4. Ranked No. 21 nationally, he seeks to bolster connections with Chicago talent, vital for the 2026 recruiting classes.

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Four-star edge rusher McHale Blade from Chicago's Simeon High is down to seven schools, with Wisconsin and Illinois in the mix. As he prepares for visits to each campus, Blade is set to reveal his commitment on July 4. Ranked No. 21 nationally, he seeks to bolster connections with Chicago talent, vital for the 2026 recruiting classes.