Why Brebeuf Jesuit's Parker Maiers flipped from Dartmouth to Northwestern
Brebeuf Jesuit senior Parker Maiers flipped his football commitment from Dartmouth College to Northwestern. Here’s why he became a preferred walk-on.
Brebeuf Jesuit football star Parker Maiers was locked in on playing for Dartmouth College before Northwestern came calling. About a month ago, Maiers received the news that a roster spot at Northwestern became available after the transfer portal closed. His mom beamed with excitement.
Joy lit up on Maiers' face. It was a moment to remember. Maiers, one of the top linebackers in the state, was offered a preferred walk-on spot at the Division I level.
About two weeks ago, he was accepted into Northwestern, which made his commitment flip official. “I had a huge smile on my face and couldn’t wait to go visit and make sure it was right for me,” Maiers said. “It’s a closer school to home … Big Ten, obviously, one of the best conferences you can play in and still wonderful academics.
Just was a great fit for my family and I. ” Maiers had a breakout sophomore season when he totaled a career-best 152 tackles, 7. 5 tackles for loss and 2.