Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

[Joel Goodson]

Our 3rd highest ranked recruit in the 247 composite, and that moves us up to the #43 class, just head of IU. Not bad!

yes, and most of this class was baked in before we rang up our VG season. 43 is pretty good, in context. this season's results should prove fruitful on the recruiting front. there's no reason we shouldn't continue moving up the recruiting food chain. not a slave to the rankings/ratings (it's a crapshoot), but hoping for a low 30s ranking next class. it's do-able

 

[aiwpfan]

Probably discussed already but why does Larry Ellison support Mich NIL and not ours? Or does he support both?

Wife #5 is a Michigan grad and wanted a quarterback as a wedding present

 

[Illiniam1984]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864399578910327230

 

[kyillinifan]

We got two good running backs in this class. What a running back room for 25.

 

[Illiniam1984]

We got two good running backs in this class. What a running back room for 25.

I would have to imagine that Kaden Feagin now moves to LB. If that happens, still a very good RB room with a lot of depth and options to choose from.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864399578910327230

 

[TentakilRex]

We got two good running backs in this class. What a running back room for 25.

Maybe that means Feagin, if wants to, might be a LB soon

 

[Illini-Rule]

I just saw on Bigten network that Iowa got a really good class thanks to players from Illinois... that really pisses me off.

 

[PleaseMakeABowlGame]

tremendous get. Valentine, Feagin, Laughery, and Forster? that's what we're looking at for, say... 2026? Sign me up!

 

[SixthandWhite]

I would have to imagine that Kaden Feagin now moves to LB. If that happens, still a very good RB room with a lot of depth and options to choose from.

 

[Hingle McCringleberry]

If Feagin wants to make it to The League, his likelihood is much higher as a LB vs a RB. His goal should be to emulate Khalil Mack instead of Derrick Henry.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864402696695930906

 

[PleaseMakeABowlGame]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864402696695930906

LOL.

Pretty good timing for the guy in the other thread calling for Ward's outs.

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

LOL.

Pretty good timing for the guy in the other thread calling for Ward's outs.

Thought the same thing when I read who recruiters were. Liked to see the mention about his blocking. Hopefully, he’s further along in that area than Valentine was this year.

 

[Illiniam1984]

We practically stole the game from Rutgers this year and we flipped one of their top recruits.

 

[illini0440]

We practically stole the game from Rutgers this year and we flipped one of their top recruits.

Lets not get crazy here….Rutgers flipped another RB late and here we are

 

[therealmiket86]

We practically stole the game from Rutgers this year and we flipped one of their top recruits.

Rutgers dropped him

 

[therealmiket86]

Terrell Mitchell, Somerville , Running Back

Also competes in track and field. ----- TRACK & FIELD Ran junior 100-meter times of 11.21 and 11.26, per MileSplit. Ran a wind-aided 11.18 as well. Added...

247sports.com

 

[Joel Goodson]

Illinois Football Focus (@illinifb.bsky.social)

Coach Bielema has now signed (14) 247 composite Top-1000 high school players in this class. More than Lovie Smith’s last three recruiting classes combined! I’m going to have to make a new chart Class of 2025 Recruits list...

bsky.app

 

[band camp]

According to his X account, Sledge is in the portal. NT that transferred from Auburn.

 

[therealmiket86]

According to his X account, Sledge is in the portal. NT that transferred from Auburn.

Figured he would move on he only played a handful of snaps last year

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864410382925779035

 

[WeWillWhen]

We had around two dozen players leave via the portal during the December 2023 and Spring 2024 windows. Expect just as many or more this year

Guys outside the two deep, guys who are second string but want starter snaps, and starters who want more NIL money -- we'll see all of that. The trick is to bring in even better guys to replace them on the two deep. Give to Icon.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

I would have to imagine that Kaden Feagin now moves to LB. If that happens, still a very good RB room with a lot of depth and options to choose from.

i’ve been thinking this out loud on here for a couple days . I gotta think that’s a real strong possibility

Kaden can play on Sundays in a couple years , but not as a RB

 

[Illini92and96]

i’ve been thinking this out loud on here for a couple days . I gotta think that’s a real strong possibility

Kaden can play on Sundays in a couple years , but not as a RB

How high was faegin regarded as a LB out of high school? IIRC he played both ways.