I think most people on this board worked harder on the recruiting trail than Lovie.
Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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I go away for a minute.... and Indy dropping bombshells 
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
quite possibly the best handle ever
PizzaHutParkingLot
- Vodice, Croatia
DBUHow bout a lil sneak peek …
Nas Rankin, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wide Receiver
Multi-sport athlete. –––– BASKETBALL Reports hoops offers from Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Grambling State. Averaged 23.2 ppg, 3.3...247sports.com
JC Anderson, LSU Tigers, Tight End
Two-time All-state selection in football. Also played varsity basketball since his freshman season. Caught 47 passes for 535 yards and seven touchdowns as a...
Max Warner, Missouri Tigers, Running Back
Also competes in Track and Field. 2024: Set personal bests of 22.65 in the 200m dash, 22-6 in the Long Jump, and 45-1 in the Triple Jump.
Jacob Alexander, Illinois Fighting Illini, Edge
Jacob Alexander is an Edge from Frankfort, IL.
And how bout a lil cherry on top …… I hear that we may be in a better spot here than people think … May be down to us and another program even …
Vic Singleton, Texas A&M Aggies, Cornerback
Victor Singleton is a Cornerback from Toledo, OH.
I'd imagine Singleton and Sutter are a bit of wild cards. IF - big if - we land those top 4 and Thomas, would be absolutely gigantic. Would also probably help out with the other two I mentioned.How bout a lil sneak peek …
Nas Rankin, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wide Receiver
Multi-sport athlete. –––– BASKETBALL Reports hoops offers from Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Grambling State. Averaged 23.2 ppg, 3.3...
JC Anderson, LSU Tigers, Tight End
Two-time All-state selection in football. Also played varsity basketball since his freshman season. Caught 47 passes for 535 yards and seven touchdowns as a...
Max Warner, Missouri Tigers, Running Back
Also competes in Track and Field. 2024: Set personal bests of 22.65 in the 200m dash, 22-6 in the Long Jump, and 45-1 in the Triple Jump.
Jacob Alexander, Illinois Fighting Illini, Edge
Jacob Alexander is an Edge from Frankfort, IL.
And how bout a lil cherry on top …
Vic Singleton, Texas A&M Aggies, Cornerback
Victor Singleton is a Cornerback from Toledo, OH.
Having ten wins to sell surely helps I know that.
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No doubt !!!! I hear the best is yet to come with the WR position as well per our guy J Stepp …
Nas Rankin, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wide Receiver
Multi-sport athlete. –––– BASKETBALL Reports hoops offers from Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Grambling State. Averaged 23.2 ppg, 3.3...
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Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
national recruiting analyst for Rivals and Yahoo Sports:
I mean... :
Staff has 5 HS guys committed that haven’t announced publicly yet …
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Recruiting rankings didn't matter. But now they do.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
c/o 28’
| wr/db | 15 | 5’8 | las vegas
| 40 yard dash 4.3 | UA ALL AMERICA| IMG Academy:
| wr/db | 15 | 5’8 | las vegas| 40 yard dash 4.3 | UA ALL AMERICA| IMG Academy:
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
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️ ‘26 CB @ Valdosta High School, GA:
️ ‘26 CB @ Valdosta High School, GA:
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Illinois Football Focus (@illinifb.bsky.social)
Towards the end of the Lovie era Illinois was winning recruiting battles only vs group of five competition. As soon as a power conference team offered… “he gawn” Coach Bielema may not have the flashiest classes, but he’s consistently winning recruitments of kids with many power conference...
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TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Recruiting rankings matter, but development programs like the Illini, Iowa, classic Wisconsin, and even North Dakota State tend to underrated by them.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
gross oversimplification of my stance
jmwillini
- Tolono, IL
How bout a lil sneak peek …
Nas Rankin, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wide Receiver
Multi-sport athlete. –––– BASKETBALL Reports hoops offers from Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Grambling State. Averaged 23.2 ppg, 3.3...
JC Anderson, LSU Tigers, Tight End
Two-time All-state selection in football. Also played varsity basketball since his freshman season. Caught 47 passes for 535 yards and seven touchdowns as a...
Max Warner, Missouri Tigers, Running Back
Also competes in Track and Field. 2024: Set personal bests of 22.65 in the 200m dash, 22-6 in the Long Jump, and 45-1 in the Triple Jump.
Jacob Alexander, Illinois Fighting Illini, Edge
Jacob Alexander is an Edge from Frankfort, IL.
And how bout a lil cherry on top …
Vic Singleton, Texas A&M Aggies, Cornerback
Victor Singleton is a Cornerback from Toledo, OH.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
I’m a simple man. Bowl games don’t matter unless we win them. Recruiting rankings don’t matter unless we’re high in them.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
STA Class of 2026’, WR/DB, 4 star:
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Some of these guys have ratings starting with a .9, what does this mean? heheHow bout a lil sneak peek …
Nas Rankin, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wide Receiver
Multi-sport athlete. –––– BASKETBALL Reports hoops offers from Illinois, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Grambling State. Averaged 23.2 ppg, 3.3...
JC Anderson, LSU Tigers, Tight End
Two-time All-state selection in football. Also played varsity basketball since his freshman season. Caught 47 passes for 535 yards and seven touchdowns as a...
Max Warner, Missouri Tigers, Running Back
Also competes in Track and Field. 2024: Set personal bests of 22.65 in the 200m dash, 22-6 in the Long Jump, and 45-1 in the Triple Jump.
Jacob Alexander, Illinois Fighting Illini, Edge
Jacob Alexander is an Edge from Frankfort, IL.
And how bout a lil cherry on top …
Vic Singleton, Texas A&M Aggies, Cornerback
Victor Singleton is a Cornerback from Toledo, OH.
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