Maybe I am missing something here, how are we to develop a QB if we keep brining in transfers? Not complaining as we do have solid replacements for TDV but how can we sell the QB position to HS prospects if we keep transfers rolling in via the portal?
I believe I saw somewhere that he is registered. Also saw that he is walking on. Anyone else see/can confirm that?I stand corrected !
happy to hear we got someone with game experience
any know if did he enroll in time to be eligible for spring ball ?
That is indeed quite a legacy
making more sense nowI believe I saw somewhere that he is registered. Also saw that he is walking on. Anyone else see/can confirm that?
I don’t know if it’s his size, his ranking or his name, but I want this guy.
Jon Wright was really good! Uniform #5 in your Illini Football program. Left the Illini as a Top 10 all-timer receiving in school history. Played for Mackovic.
The only three generation football family at Illinois?
Believe he'll be the 4th generation of the family.........The only three generation football family at Illinois?
Great timing or planted? HeheWhat are out best options for landing a QB through the portal?????
I don't think it's an issue. If they're good enough to see the field they will.I agree its an issue. Its kind of hard to see both Leary and Swanson on the roster 12 months from now
Looks like Sean Harrington...Believe he'll be the 4th generation of the family.........
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John Wright, Sr., his father, Bob Wright, and his son, John Wright II are the only three-generation Illini football family, while Wright, Sr. and Wright II are the only father-son duo to earn Academic All-American honors.
(From the News-Gazette....)
You are all missing the point here: From the article: "also two-time all-conference in golf"redshirt junior.
his uncle and grandfather both played football at Illinois.
John Paddock - Football - Ball State University Athletics
John Paddock (5) Quarterback - 2021: Saw action in two games as team's No. 2 quarterback ... went 5-for-6 with 50 yards through the air at Penn State (Sept. 11)ballstatesports.com
Interesting that he is a walk-on.High volume at Ball State last year. Avg 40 attempts, completing ~ 60% - great addition and raises the floor of the QB room, in all likelihood.
Family is loaded. It’s fineInteresting that he is a walk-on.
Is he related to Luther Head?Family is loaded. It’s fine
With this being said, does this help in gaining more boosters? If they weren’t already?Family is loaded. It’s fine
John set you up.we landed redshirt Soph Luke Altmyer through the portal already. we are not likely going to get anyone worth talking about to come be a backup.
its possible though after spring ball. just not real likely.
I knowJohn set you up.![]()