Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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As long as they didn't get Hankins. He's going to factor in a major way *this* year.
For sure. Illinois is an "it" school right now. Having basketball back in the Final Four and football coming off two 9+ win seasons + wins over top SEC teams gives them a lot of buzz.
Also offers the best (As in #1) chance for any of those potentially generational 2 way players who want to play bball and football. Mind you a good many of the elite football players are also good/top/elite bball players as well. Rankin is one that comes to mind and he should be dynamic. It can be nothing but good especially if they are getting onto campus right now with the FF buzz.
Joel Goodson
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I think the secondary should be very good. The lb’s should be solid and hopefully some guys step up. The dline is what worries me.
Think that there's any chance Tony B. suits up for the bbl team? Had a great season for Palatine this year.
illinidarrin
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BTW, Finley was ranked #107 overall in the portal on the On3 site, which would make him the highest rated transfer we got on that site.
Negative percent chance
Could see us offering him. LA also had a good lb. Another kid to watch for is the TE from Rochester
Bielema 'super excited' to add Northern Illinois transfer DB James Finley: 'Very, very intelligent'
Finley was a former four-star prep prospect, according to 247Sports
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Joel Goodson
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6' 5" 240 Brother Rice TE, '28:
Would be nice to lock him up soon
Former 2026 instate kid that reclassed. We had him on campus a couple times last year so hopefully we offer. Kid is blowing up.
Gavin Ericson-Staton, Montini Catholic , Offensive Tackle
Gavin Ericson-Staton is an Offensive Tackle from Lombard, IL.
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Surprised we aren’t involved here. Kid is also a good wrestler took 2nd in state
Gavin Ericson-Staton, Montini Catholic , Offensive Tackle
Gavin Ericson-Staton is an Offensive Tackle from Lombard, IL.
Surprised we aren’t involved here. Kid is also a good wrestler took 2nd in state
@RyIllini you’re going to have to a meeting with Coach Bu and BB
Joel Goodson
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illinidarrin
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Joel Goodson
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Any predictions on who of this weekend's visitors is committing first or just general predictions re: this weekend?
Feels like we should be able to get the TX LB to commit soon. He appears to be the least highly regarded and seems high on us.
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Feels like we should be able to get the TX LB to commit soon. He appears to be the least highly regarded and seems high on us.
Anthony James, La Marque , Linebacker
2025: Finished junior season with 134 tackles, 24 TFL, 3 sacks, and 1 FF.
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