Abe Assad (Photo/Sam Janicki, SJanickiPhoto.com)Abe Assad (Glenbard North, Ill.), the nation's No. 35 senior recruit, gave a verbal commitment to the University of Iowa on Monday. He made his announcement on Twitter.
Many people have supported me along the way, and I'm excited to share that I'll be staying in the black & gold. I've decided to peruse my academic and athletic goals at the University of Iowa. Thank you to my coaches, family, and friends for their support. #GoHawks #RTFU #GDN pic.twitter.com/jXSby9H0YC
�" Abe Assad (@abe_assad) August 7, 2018
Assad, who projects as a collegiate 184-pounder, won a bronze medal at the Cadet World Championships in freestyle this summer in Zagreb, Croatia. He was an undefeated state champion as a junior, finishing the season with a 51-0 record.
He originally committed to Army West Point, but decommitted this spring and opened up his recruitment.
