Northwestern overcame fierce competition from Stanford and Iowa to earn a commitment from local wide receiver Keaton Reinke on Monday.

The Wildcats were able to distance themselves from the pack by capitalizing on their natural status as Reinke's in-state school and building bonds with the coaching staff.

"Their communication was phenomenal," said the three-star prospect from St. Charles (Ill.) North. "It truly feels like they really care about me... The proximity to home was also a big factor, and the academics are a main thing for my family."

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