Northwestern's Top Defender Recruit Reportedly Enters The Transfer Portal

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Northwestern received its first recruiting loss since firing Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal.

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According to Chris Hummer of 247Sports, Nigel Glover entered the transfer portal on Monday.

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The four-star linebacker was the top defensive recruit from Northwestern's 2023 class.

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Fitzgerald's firing gives Wildcats players a 30-day window to enter the transfer portal and use their one-time transfer exemption.

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Glover will be immediately eligible for a new program and will still have the chance to transfer in the future without sitting a season.

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Glover enrolled at Northwestern after receiving offers from other Big Ten programs such as Iowa and Illinois

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He's the No. 300 overall prospect and No. 25 linebacker from his graduating class, per 247Sports.

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The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Ohio native collected 38 tackles during his senior year at Northmont High School.

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