Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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Micah Sahakian - 2023-24 - Football - Cornell University Athletics
Micah Sahakian (75) Offensive Line - 2022 I JUNIOR SEASON Honorable mention All-Ivy League selection on the offensive line ... started nine games while playingcornellbigred.com
In state kid that could be a good for depth
@Indy Illini Fan any commitments within the week?
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Flounder!
Outbid others ? Yes …
Outbid the “elites” … No …
Our NIL efforts are right around 80-90% focused on roster retention …
Champaign Toast
Fan since Kiwane Garris
I'd think that retaining Williams, Bryant, and Elzy are the largest blips on the WR radar. Elzy already confirmed he's staying.
I will be excited about those three topping the WR depth chart, with the transfer JUCO receiver on board as well. Other receivers we've considered good recruiting gets like Kenari Wilcher and Collin Dixon--and probably others I am neglecting--are still in the WR room and could step up to play more snaps next year.
With other positional needs (OL, DL) taking precedence, I presume that unless the staff has the impression Williams or Bryant will bolt, they will not be particularly focused on WRs from the portal. Maybe if a freebee comes along. Or if Clemson transfer cornerback, former national recruit overall rank #40 from East Saint Louis, were to say he wanted to play both offense and defense--WR/CB--for his home state Illini, we probably should sign him and give him the chance to compete at both positions, right?
It seems it is heavily skewed towards the "elite".
Have we created a caste system?
Huge respect for Coach.
Don't forget Hollins made an impact pretty much every time he saw the field. Beatty will also have a role. If IW leaves they may try to bring in somebody with more experience, but I doubt it would be a top priority and wouldn't imagine it would be a huge-NIL type of kid.I'd think that retaining Williams, Bryant, and Elzy are the largest blips on the WR radar. Elzy already confirmed he's staying.
I will be excited about those three topping the WR depth chart, with the transfer JUCO receiver on board as well. Other receivers we've considered good recruiting gets like Kenari Wilcher and Collin Dixon--and probably others I am neglecting--are still in the WR room and could step up to play more snaps next year.
With other positional needs (OL, DL) taking precedence, I presume that unless the staff has the impression Williams or Bryant will bolt, they will not be particularly focused on WRs from the portal. Maybe if a freebee comes along. Or if Clemson transfer cornerback, former national recruit overall rank #40 from East Saint Louis, were to say he wanted to play both offense and defense--WR/CB--for his home state Illini, we probably should sign him and give him the chance to compete at both positions, right?
everything that dummy does is cringe
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Sure, Illinois could "afford" him. He'll likely make more NIL in 2024 than any other d-lineman. The problem is Illinois would likely have to spend a considerable amount of their entire yearly allotment for him, which is not prudent cap management. You read that correct, cap management is a thing in college sports.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
If Illinois is hellbent on getting an IOL, this is the guy. One sack allowed and five QB hits in the past 1,800 snaps.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Sweet while everyone is distracted spending their time and money luring them, we can sneak in and grab every good OL and DL available...
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Also has early offers from Arkansas, MSU, USC, Louisville, and South Carolina. He was the top-rated defender on Kansas State this year by PFF.
The d lineman’s from AM would be a great pickup and the depth we need.
For us and about 95% of P5 teams
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