IU football gains former Irish signee
Indiana announced today that linebacker Niles Sykes, who had enrolled
at Notre Dame, would join the Hoosier program and be eligible
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immediately. The university also formally announced the signing of
quarterback Danny Cameron, son of former Hoosier head coach Cam Cameron.
Sykes is a 6-foot-1, 219-pound linebacker from Lombard, Illinois. He
enrolled at Notre Dame for summer school but has been granted his
release. Sykes was ranked the No. 20 overall inside linebacker in the
Class of 2014 by Rivals.com but was expected to play outside linebacker
at Notre Dame.
Here is the text of the press release today from Indiana media
relations:
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Head coach Kevin Wilson announced on Friday two
additions to the Indiana football program. Linebacker Nile Sykes
(Lombard, Ill./Montini Catholic) and quarterback Danny Cameron (Baton
Rouge, La./Baton Rouge Catholic) have signed with IU. Both true
freshmen are eligible to play this fall.
Sykes originally signed with Notre Dame on 2014 National Signing Day.
Notre Dame agreed to release Sykes from his National Letter of Intent.
A 2013 first team all-state selection, Sykes earned a spot on the U.S.
Under-19 National Team. He collected 80 tackles, 12 sacks and 22
tackles for a loss as a senior. Sykes was ranked as the No. 20 inside
linebacker nationally and the No. 18 prospect in the state of Illinois
by Rivals.com.
"After Coach Kelly and Notre Dame released Nile from his NLI, he
reached out to us," Wilson said. "We recruited Nile hard and he was a
guy we really wanted. We are happy to have him and welcome him into our
program."
Cameron is the son of former Indiana head coach (1997-2001) and current
LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron. A 6-2, 200-pounder, Cameron led
Baton Rouge Catholic to the 2013 district title.
"Danny and Coach Cameron visited with us a couple weeks ago and we all
feel confident that this is a strong fit," Wilson said. "Danny adds
depth to our quarterback position and we are excited to welcome him
back to Bloomington."