Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

[the juiceman cometh]

What other position do you think he would want to play?

Scouting report on 247 speculates he may end up at linebacker in the long run.

He's just a straight up elite football player/athlete. I think to win this recruitment you listen to what he wants for his future and you show him that your program can make it happen.

 

[AnnoyedWithGarza]

Scouting report on 247 speculates he may end up at linebacker in the long run.

He's just a straight up elite football player/athlete. I think to win this recruitment you listen to what he wants for his future and you show him that your program can make it happen.

I'm just guessing based on playing RB and both stops he will want to be an RB.

 

[joeybcrazy13]

If you can't win them over with knowledge bedazzle them with beautiful bull!!!!... my Dad, Timothy L. Brenner

ILL... Couldn't ask for a better class in 26... Excited about 27 ... Now let's go play some football!!! We are gonna stomp OSU and Indiana!!!! Thank you guys for making my summer.... INI!!!!

 

[Illwinsagain]

is he Herschel Walker or Marcus Dupree good ?

 

[Battle89]

And it looks like CG will have a much harder time in the 6A playoffs now...

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

those were simply two guys off the top of my head that tore it up at RB as a frosh

 

[illini0440]

I wouldn’t be so sure about that …

Bret told me he really wants to see what Boyd has got … It will be a true competition for the backup spot …

And that’s true for nearly all backup positions … Best players play … Period …

Bret don’t care about who getting what NIL, or anybody’s feelings (see: Terrance Brooks) … The guys who give us the best chance to win will play …

That's the one good thing... Bret is HC, GM, and Owner unlike Pro sports where GMs and Owners feel like they have to play guys because they are paying them more money.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

One of my absolute favorite 30 For 30s

 

[TX Illiniwek]

One of my absolute favorite 30 For 30s

"The Best that Never Was"....I think. I don't care for ESPN any more but some of those 30-for-30s are pretty good, and I agree that was one of the best.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

his recruitment outta Philadelphia , MS, and his ultimate choice to play for Switzer at OU, and his frosh year there, is a great story . not sure if a frosh has had a better year than that since

 

[Illinivek23]

One of my absolute favorite 30 For 30s

Dupree was just a great RB. Had all the physical tools and combined them with great instincts. Broke so many long runs where he just innately went the right way.

 

[Illwinsagain]

those were simply two guys off the top of my head that tore it up at RB as a frosh

Herschel, I remember all of the time. Historic career and in the HOF. Marcus Dupree is someone who was remarkable as a frosh, yet didn't follow it up.

 

[zentrails]

Herschel, I remember all of the time. Historic career and in the HOF. Marcus Dupree is someone who was remarkable as a frosh, yet didn't follow it up.

Yep he supposedly came to play at my PhD school, USM, when I was there but I don't think he ever got on the field. Tons of talent but couldn't get healthy IIRC

 

[Joel Goodson]

'26 TE, Michigan native, Wisconsin commit:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951278552713707973

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

'26 TE, Michigan native, Wisconsin commit:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951278552713707973

I remember a time where, if a player committed elsewhere, you stopped recruiting him.

Then Eric Gordon happened. And now I say “gloves off!”

 

[IlliniKat91]

I remember a time where, if a player committed elsewhere, you stopped recruiting him.

Then Eric Gordon happened. And now I say “gloves off!”

All depends on the kid, no? I'd like to think if the kid really shut things down we'd back off, but if he's open to hearing offers, why not? Gloves off indeed.

 

[ChiTown]

All depends on the kid, no? I'd like to think if the kid really shut things down we'd back off, but if he's open to hearing offers, why not? Gloves off indeed.

This goes with the old saying that it takes two to tango…..

 

[STL Illini]

pretty big family connection:

Jack Brown, Francis Howell Central , Tight End

Jack Brown is a Tight End from Saint Charles, MO.

247sports.com

The head coach of the Howell central football team is Malach Radigan. Great young man. (My son played with him at Howell.)
Malach is all about faith and family which seems to be a priority at the Beloved.
(The Howell head coach at that time was former Illini OL Bryan Koch, who turned the Howell program around.)
Hoping we can gain more traction into STL and St. Charles County, especially on the heels of the Eberhart commitment.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

That would be the ideal plan ... But with a kid like that ... We will recruit him at whatever spot he wants ...

With that size and speed he could play anywhere...

Mike Leslie on Instagram: "Myson Johnson-Cook is not your average sprinter… 6’3 220 lbs, and one of the top running backs in Texas. And even at that size, he can FLY. 10.39 seconds in the 100 meter. #texas #txhsfb #dfw #desoto #mysonjohnsoncook #tra

140K likes, 476 comments - mikelesliewfaa on April 5, 2025: "Myson Johnson-Cook is not your average sprinter… 6’3 220 lbs, and one of the top running backs in Texas. And even at that size, he can FLY. 10.39 seconds in the 100 meter. #texas #txhsfb #dfw #desoto #mysonjohnsoncook #track...

www.instagram.com

 

[STL Illini]

As someone who played against former Illini and NY Jets lineman JP Machado in high school, I distinctly understand the feeling #22 in white is experiencing in this photo when he recognizes that a player of Cameron Wagner's size and athletic ability has identified him as his next blocking target.

It is NOT a fun feeling.

He still bleeds O&B. His daughter and my daughter are great friends here in the Lo. Great guy.
Ironically, his son is at Miznoz .

 

[BrownTown]

I remember a time where, if a player committed elsewhere, you stopped recruiting him.

Then Eric Gordon happened. And now I say “gloves off!”

Wisconsin seems to be Bret's favorite poaching destination. No clue why...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1952042005522964711

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Jack Brown gameday visits Illinois, OSU, Notre Dame, Mizzou, BAMA, Michigan, TAMU.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Wisconsin seems to be Bret's favorite poaching destination. No clue why...

FWLIW, some of it is coincidence. but that Wisky is kind of wobbling is a factor. I think that Bret coached there has zero to do with it. it's all about opportunity

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

For whatever reason, poaching in football has historically been considered okay. Basketball wasn't. Maybe changed now.