Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Read somewhere that Bobby Engram's son is a WI CB and high school teammate of Williams. Engram is interested in becoming the WI OC under Chryst, coming from the Ravens staff as a TE coach.
Illini Football 2022
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Math. Due to the extra year and scholarships allowed with covid the number of players on scholarship this year was allowed to exceed 85 and for us was somewhere north of 90. They have to get that number back to 85 next year. Not sure how many seniors and super seniors graduated but if that number is not larger than the number of new incoming recruits, then the roster needs to be pared another way.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I know it’s been discussed, by memory isn’t that long. The extra covid year is up to the school as I recall, so if someone has 4 years of scholly they don’t have to renew it. Whether they can walk on the extra year isn’t clear to me. Obviously most would look elsewhere in that scenario. It’s just another way to get down to the 85 so it doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult. I believe making use of the full 32 new spots is the primary driver. Kind of rambling I know, but hopefully it made some sense.
Not just for football either...an Illini > Saluki pipeline might be the only way to save the SIU bball program lol
SampsonRelpenk
- Edwardsville, IL
Ibby Djimde couldn't do it all himself!
Seems like a good get at a position of need. 855 rank in 2020, still has 4 years remaining.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Do we know which side of the ball he’s going to be on? I’ve seen him listed both ways.
I was wondering the same. He was at DL at NW in what appears to be very limited time, but was considered for both OL and DL coming out of HS. Great offer list coming out of HS, including Michigan, PSU, etc.
Some Fresh Prince vibes from that track
One thing he is not short on is swag. I love how the music choice really adds to that feel
Anyone have any insight? Looks pretty "under-the-radar." 247 lists us as the only offer. HS stats and local recognition I've found looks legit, so kinda strange we had literally zero competition.
Nothing other than I watched his Hudl tape, kinda reminds me of Barker to be honest but was a two way player so guessing receiving TE/ILB.
He's 6'6" so a huge frame.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Zero insight on the kid beyond that article. But he fills the split TE hole nicely (think Lou Dorsey). I like this pickup (I think, lol).
has been said multiple times but, the proof in the Bielema pudding will be seeing what becomes of signings like this 2-3yrs from now. especially with where the program has been, building momentum will have to come from developing players vs counting on highly ranked prospects (at this point)
i'm more optimistic than a long time to 'trust the process'
i'm more optimistic than a long time to 'trust the process'
Epsilon
M tipping over
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Speaking of 247, here is their article, which includes his hudl tape.
I think his length will give some advantage, you can see him reach higher than his defenders for passes.
Thanks for the link Epsilon.
My uninformed opinion…nice frame (as mentioned), actually shows reasonable speed with the ball (but definitely needs to run his routes harder/faster), and the ability to hand catch the ball is very evident. The catch he makes at the 1:15 mark of the video is really impressive. Now make a Big10 football player out of him.
OLB in the 3-4 defense … excellent size for a rush-linebacker.
Obviously not ideal, but hey at least it's not Iowa. Hope he fumbles 3 times and drops 5 passes against us this year, but otherwise hope he does well and appreciate his time here.
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