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Three-star DT Jake Saunders commits to Northwestern

Jake Saunders, a three-star defensive tackle from Loveland, Oh., has committed to Northwestern. Saunders announced the decision Wednesday on Twitter:

I'm extremely excited and blessed to announce that I have committed to Northwestern to further my academic and athletic career!! #NUSquad16

— Jake Saunders (@MADDAWG_J) June 17, 2015

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound tackle, who also played tight end in high school, is the fourth player in the Class of 2016 to choose Northwestern over Wisconsin. He also picked the Wildcats over offers from Vanderbilt, Illinois, Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Maryland, Purdue, Oregon State and others.