Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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EyeoftheIllini
Joel Goodson said:
Maybe he's been guaranteed a starting position at Miznoz and we wouldn't do that. Or maybe he's got a thing for black and gold. Who knows?
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Plus I’ve heard SEC is a pretty decent conference. Usually 2 or 3 from that conference get drafted each year.
 
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mhuml32
illini0440 said:
Not done.
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Top priority has to be getting another defensive back, especially one who can start/lead the back-half of the defense. Right now there is one safety who's played meaningful snaps in P5. Turner is interesting, Karriem could (will?) get snaps, but lots of unknown. Cornerback starters are Nicholson, probably Scott, and then a wide open competition between Mc-Cantos, Rooks, Harper, and Strain. Strain is probably the favorite (~160 snaps this year) but has size concerns. Getting another trustworthy guy (quality over another depth piece) would be a big relief.
 
#305      
willillini
Maybe we have this guy who they've seen in practice, but I still think a experienced running back who can catch the ball out of the backfield
would be a good get from the portal. otherwise we will be asking a lot from a bunch of red shirt frosh.
 
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Joel Goodson
mhuml32 said:
Top priority has to be getting another defensive back, especially one who can start/lead the back-half of the defense. Right now there is one safety who's played meaningful snaps in P5. Turner is interesting, Karriem could (will?) get snaps, but lots of unknown. Cornerback starters are Nicholson, probably Scott, and then a wide open competition between Mc-Cantos, Rooks, Harper, and Strain. Strain is probably the favorite (~160 snaps this year) but has size concerns. Getting another trustworthy guy (quality over another depth piece) would be a big relief.
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You've omitted Kaleb Patterson. He's got a VG chance to be a starter, IMO.
 
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GILL-INOIS
willillini said:
i know, i know... experienced and "seen in practice" are two different things. you guys get my drift.
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There will be more younger guys stepping in to fill roles than last season. BB will bring in a few more bodies for depth. Change can be scary but I trust BB and has made all the right moves.
 
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illini0440
mhuml32 said:
Top priority has to be getting another defensive back, especially one who can start/lead the back-half of the defense. Right now there is one safety who's played meaningful snaps in P5. Turner is interesting, Karriem could (will?) get snaps, but lots of unknown. Cornerback starters are Nicholson, probably Scott, and then a wide open competition between Mc-Cantos, Rooks, Harper, and Strain. Strain is probably the favorite (~160 snaps this year) but has size concerns. Getting another trustworthy guy (quality over another depth piece) would be a big relief.
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Think DTs are the bigger concern(depending on Newton/Randolph) if they come back then it becomes RB and Corner
 
#313      
band camp
Regarding the law firm.
Wondering if the lack of D Line transfers is telling us the story.
 
#315      
GILL-INOIS
The transfer portal closes on January 18th so there is still time for more players to enter as well. Spring open portal is from May 1-15. Plenty of options available now and later. Illinois has not lost much in the transfer portal compared to a lot of teams. Looking good....
 
#323      
illinidarrin
Horrible timing too, we are getting later and later in Portal process and he decides to bolt to another team. How many good Centers are left now?
 
#325      
Clngpl94
20230110_134919.jpghow the hell does this happen? A month ago he was 100% committed to us...
 
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