Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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Mr. Tibbs

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I would figure the same. Looking at Jenkins on build alone (albiet from his tape on YouTube) Hes got a large frame but not exactly filled out yet.

Considering the current depth of Gabe and Seth (Both tracked NFL guys if they continue doing what they have been doing) We still have Zeke and Alec Bryant as serviceable depth. (wow never thought id type that about Illinois EDGE play in my life time)

Unless something drastic happens injury wise I would venture this is Jenkin's year to get in the weight room with Tank and fill out that massive frame of his while developing more consistent technique at the point of attack. He certainly has the flashes that show he could be an impact player on all three downs tho.
all players and teams now have 4 full games to determine if its worth redshirting
if he is all that and a bag of popcorn in practice, give him a chance in a couple games
 
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Great name!

Shaker = Rattler (Perhaps?)
Let's stick with Shaker and bring in a Baker at WR/TE to go with him

Shake And Bake GIF by The Heckler by TBS
 
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I can't possibly express enough how wonderful it is to have this level of competition for our recruits -- as opposed to the Mid American Conference all the time!
It's so nice to have a head football coach who clearly "gets it" and is able to communicate effectively with (A) recruits, (B) the media, (C) his assistants, and (D) his boss.

EVIDENCE (This 2023 pre-season ranking from College Football News):

24 Texas Tech​

2022: 27 2021: 27 2020: 79 2019: 102 2018: 68

College Football Rankings First Look: (8-5) Texas Tech will more than hold its own in a loaded Big 12. QB Tyler Shough is going to be huge leading the high-powered offense.

23 TCU​

2022: 2 2021: 73 2020: 44 2019: 82 2018: 52

College Football Rankings First Look: (13-1) The Big 12 is better, but TCU should be fine with good parts back. However, the top skill guys are done. There’s a lot of magic gone.

22 Illinois​

2022: 24 2021: 59 2020: 71 2019: 69 2018: 103

College Football Rankings First Look: (8-5) Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer should run the attack and add more pop, but the loaded defense will be the star of the show again.

21 NC State​

2022: 39 2021: 15 2020: 37 2019: 112 2018: 36

College Football Rankings First Look: (8-5) QB Devin Leary is off to Kentucky, in comes Brennan Armstrong from Virginia to bomb away. The defense will still be nasty.

20 South Carolina​

2022: 12 2021: 37 2020: 81 2019: 70 2018: 69

College Football Rankings First Look: (8-5) Spencer Rattler returns to lead another big offense. Now it’s up to the defense to make a major step up, especially against the run.

19 Wisconsin​

2022: 34 2021: 18 2020: 25 2019: 11 2018: 54

College Football Rankings First Look: (7-6) Luke Fickell is in, and so is a better passing attack and a whole slew of strong transfers. Watch out. This could come together fast.
It's a good feeling moving up in the NCAAF pecking order 😎.
 
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