Purdue emerges as contender for California WR Dillon Sykes: ‘Great option’
Purdue has become a rising contender for California recruit Dillon Sykes, a two-way high school athlete being courted as a wide receiver. Sykes has scheduled official visits with Utah, Purdue, and is finalizing one with Arizona, following recent scholarship offers. He praised Purdue’s coaching staff, development focus, and offensive scheme after an in-home visit from offensive coordinator Josh Henson.
- ▪Dillon Sykes is a multi-position athlete from Rancho Cucamonga, California, primarily recruited as a wide receiver.
- ▪Purdue offered Sykes a scholarship and quickly scheduled an official visit for June 12.
- ▪Utah is considered the frontrunner for Sykes, who has an official visit scheduled with the Utes on June 5.
- ▪Arizona recently offered Sykes, and he is working to schedule an official visit after an unofficial trip last year.
- ▪Purdue offensive coordinator Josh Henson conducted a home visit with Sykes to discuss the team’s offensive philosophy.
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