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RJ Day Commits to Northwestern, Reunites with Mentor Kelly
10 May
Summary
- RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern.
- Day reunites with offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, his father's former coach.
- Day is a three-year starter, setting school records for yards and touchdowns.
Northwestern has secured a commitment from three-star quarterback RJ Day, a notable recruit from the Class of 2027. Day is the son of current Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. This decision brings Day to Northwestern, where he will play under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.
Kelly and Day share a significant history, as Kelly coached Ryan Day at New Hampshire and later hired him multiple times. The two most recently collaborated as coach and offensive coordinator, leading Ohio State to a national championship win in 2024.
RJ Day is an accomplished high school player, having started for three years at St. Francis de Sales. He has already broken school records for passing yards and touchdowns. His commitment marks him as a key building block for Northwestern's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked among the top 50 nationally.
