Fort Wayne offensive lineman a Boilermaker priority
In a state loaded with Power 5 offensive line prospects, Fort Wayne Snider's Randy Holtz stands out.
The tackle from Snider is 6-foot-7, well north of 300 pounds, and thought to be versatile enough to play multiple positions.
"(Colleges) really like my aggressiveness, quick and strong hands and my footwork," Holtz said. "I play four sports and I think that really helps with my footwork and speed. Almost every college I've talked to has said that I'd end up playing guard, which I think would end up being good for me, having the hands and feet of a tackle playing guard."
Holtz plays football, basketball and lacrosse and participates in track.
Purdue offered a scholarship long ago and has now had Holtz on campus for four visits. A fifth, for this weekend's Indiana basketball game, was called off due to the weather.
"I think they are a really good fit and I really like the school's academics," Holtz said. "I love the coaches and love the direction the team is headed in. I love the place."
West Virginia, Boston College, Central Michigan, Toledo, Cincinnati and Bowling Green have also offered thus far. Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Indiana join Purdue as those Big Ten schools recruiting him hardest, he said.
Holtz said he plans on taking official visits in the summer, but has no plans set yet for a decision.
He joins Beech Grove's Josh Fryar and Zionsville's Gus Hartwig as in-state offensive linemen with Purdue offers already.
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