In the final update on 247Sports' Top247 of the 2020 class, Peter Skoronski, an offensive lineman from Park Ridge (Ill.) Maine South who signed with Northwestern during the Early Signing Period, was awarded his 5th star coming in at No. 27 overall in the country and No. 1 center.

Skoronski earned the honor after a strong performance at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.

He was named a top performer by 247Sports during the first two days of practice:

"There were a handful of offensive linemen that had good days. Luke Wypler was good in pass protection and Tate Ratledge was good in the run game, but we really liked Skoronski’s feet and versatility to impact in both areas," Director of Scouting Barton Simmons said after day one. On day two, Simmons added, "He could handle a bullrush, he could handle the hand-fighting, he was technically sound and his best plays may have even come during 11on11 when there was more to process."



Skoronski is now the highest ranked signee Northwestern in 247Sports Composite history.

He was a major coup for the Wildcats, choosing them over Notre Dame, Michigan, Stanford, Penn State and others.

“I love the combination of academics and athletics,” Skoronski said. “I think it just came out they have the highest graduation rate of any sport for any school. They’re also a great football team. They were in the Big Ten Championship last year and have won three-straight bowl games. The coaching staff I really liked. I love what they stood for with their culture. It’s just a place I think I fit into well and I’m just happy to be able to go there, it’s a good spot for me as a person and a player.”

National analyst Charles Power compares Skoronski to Billy Price and had this to say about him in his evaluation:

"Muscled, athletic build with little bad weight. Has a thin waist, particularly for an offensive lineman. Should be able to quickly reach 300 pounds within months of arriving on a college campus. Hits the marks athletically from movement, explosion and strength angles. Has one of the better shot put personal bests among top linemen in the 2020 cycle. Also has bloodlines with his father being in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Plays offensive tackle and defensive tackle for one of the top high school programs in metro Chicago, but projects on the interior at the next level. Has high level footwork both in his ability to get to the second level and in pass protection- is well ahead of most other top interior prospects in that regard. Pairs his flexibility and athleticism with a physical and nasty mentality to excel as a drive blocker. Effectively sinks his hips and uses his feet and strength to drive and plant opposing defensive linemen. Has heavy hands and stuns defensive linemen on initial contact. Is also technically sound with good hand placement and arm extension. Shows his athleticism and conditioning while doubling as a defensive tackle. Has few discernible weaknesses as an interior offensive line prospect at this time, but will need to continue progressing physically at a steady rate while maintaining his athleticism and light feet. Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level with all-conference and all-American potential with the upside of developing into an early round NFL Draft pick."