Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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illinidarrin

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Rusk is ranked #23 among TE's from on3 website. Both OL were ranked pretty high to go along the Youngstown DT. I believe he is in the top 30-40 in the rankings. This year has been much better for Illinois in the transfer portal.
 
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Joel Goodson said:
Staff has known that Daxon has exhausted his eligibility for a good while now (end of season timeframe). Shame for him and us. Obviously, DL has been portal priority #1. There are definitely some DL that we're hot after (Hastings, the NM/St. Louis guy), but another DL beside the one we're still seeking? Doubt it (too tight).
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Oh didn't know what his eligibility is, all good then I hope.
 
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Joel Goodson said:
Staff has known that Daxon has exhausted his eligibility for a good while now (end of season timeframe). Shame for him and us. Obviously, DL has been portal priority #1. There are definitely some DL that we're hot after (Hastings, the NM/St. Louis guy), but another DL beside the one we're still seeking? Doubt it (too tight).
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I hope we add 2 dt. We were a finalist for trill Carter last year and he’s back in the portal. Also need help at corner and safety.
 
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PizzaHutParkingLot

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ptgrd23 said:
Welcome Paul Rusk TE - FCS All American. Nose for the end zone 6 TDs

We improved this year but still don't throw to our tight ends enough. Tight ends like George Kittle and Travis Kelce can destroy the middle of a cover 2 zone or blow right by a linebacker in coverage. Much better to throw to TE across the middle on 3 and 10 instead of getting some poor slot receiver killed.

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llinois football has extended a scholarship offer to Murray State transfer tight end Cole Rusk. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound Rock Island (Ill.) product earned Third Team FCS All-American honors last season and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
  • Rusk during the 2023 season caught 39 receptions for 512 yards and six touchdowns. He earned a 68.9 PFF grade, including a 76.8 PFF grade as a receiver and a 41.1 PFF grade as a run blocker.
  • Rusk also has announced transfer offers from Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Houston, Cal, Washington State, Colorado State, Tulane and James Madison.
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Illini offer FCS All-American, Murray State transfer TE Cole Rusk

Illinois native has become a popular target for Power Four programs
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Wouldn't it be nice if he had a Domask-like impact
 
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Illiniguy74

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Chukwuwumba said:
Probably looking for a qb willing to walk on like Ryan Johnson qb3 in the past. FCS level game experience but wanting to experience BiG.?
Unless staff thinks there is enough depth now with Swanson/michaux/ petty and they would likely play ahead of a walk on FCS qb
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Swanson is an interesting piece. For those in the know, how is he progressing in his development as a quarterback? If he appears to be destined to be a 3rd-4th stringer, does he have the specific skills and overall athleticism to make a position change and be successful there?
 
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STLflyinIllini

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Illiniguy74 said:
But is he a dude dude or just a dude? Asking for a dude.
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Simeon Rice said:
Simeon's Chris Burgess commits to ND. Their 3rd in-state '25 commit
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Watched a little of the East-West High School game in San Antonio and there are 3 players from Illinois playing. The TE from Woodstock is going to Clemson. 2 DL's from Chicago, Scott and Lightfoot (2025), are going to Miami and ND. Did Illinois have a shot at any of the 3? Also, Jeff Hecklinski's nephew is playing QB for the East.
 
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