Three-star LB talks leader, official visits 
July, 18, 2012
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
A fan of the Illini growing up, it is no surprise Illinois leads for three-star linebacker Reggie Spearman (Chicago/Simeon) after offering at the end of June.
The 6-foot-1, 218-pound outside linebacker, who made a name for himself on the camp scene with a series of outstanding performances, received the offer while in Texas playing for the U-19 Team USA. Having returned July 8, his focus is back on the recruiting process before gearing up for the start of his senior season.
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The Midwest Region consists of the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin and is where the foundation of most Big Ten recruiting classes are made up of. It's also where the MAC finds most of its talent and national programs hunt for prospects.