Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

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genevaillini39w
Indy Illini Fan said:
Something to keep an eye on as well ...

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Maybe the deal that sealed it was older brother can get a nice NIL deal to be the backup to Boyd in 2027-2028.

Older brother was a sought after recruit, he sat behind Haynes king for 2
Years and lost the job to Alberto Mendoza this past spring.

Not sure you want him to start,
But would be nice to have an older guy in the room next year if Boyd is the plan.
 
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Joel Goodson
genevaillini39w said:
Maybe the deal that sealed it was older brother can get a nice NIL deal to be the backup to Boyd in 2027-2028.

Older brother was a sought after recruit, he sat behind Haynes king for 2
Years and lost the job to Alberto Mendoza this past spring.

Not sure you want him to start,
But would be nice to have an older guy in the room next year if Boyd is the plan.
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Eureka! thank you

that's a masterstroke. dismissed the internet pundits saying Knowles is coming, but holee ship. really hoping we land him, he's a near perfect fit
 
#429      
bluemountain
Beamer is an idiot ... I could say a lot more but that's the summary ...

Stepp is a future OC ... Without a doubt ... Great dude ... Great family ... We are lucky to have him ...
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Beamer is a nepo baby. Good recruiter, but questionable decision making, for sure
 
#430      
illinidarrin
therealmiket86 said:
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Graham Knowles, Southlake Carroll , Quarterback

Also plays basketball. ----- 2022: Played in 13 games as a junior, including five as a starter following an injury to senior Kaden Anderson (Wyoming 2023...
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Not sure I would say his brother was a sought after recruit. I could see him being brought in as a veteran back up.
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Yeah, i was just looking him up and he's a big dude at 6'7. 1 pass attempt last year at GT and it was completed for 84 yards and a TD.
 
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Indy Illini Fan
therealmiket86 said:
247sports.com

Graham Knowles, Southlake Carroll , Quarterback

Also plays basketball. ----- 2022: Played in 13 games as a junior, including five as a starter following an injury to senior Kaden Anderson (Wyoming 2023...
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Not sure I would say his brother was a sought after recruit. I could see him being brought in as a veteran back up.
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Perfect guy to bring in and compete with Boyd/Clayton … OR if there’s any roster movement at the QB spot … He’d be a guy that I imagine would have some interest …

FWIW - Traylor LOVED this kid …
 
#432      
IlliniWu
Indy Illini Fan said:
Perfect guy to bring in and compete with Boyd/Clayton … OR if there’s any roster movement at the QB spot … He’d be a guy that I imagine would have some interest …

FWIW - Traylor LOVED this kid …
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Is it a foregone conclusion they're getting Knowles? Its supposed to be announcement time correct?
 
#441      
kyillini
What a great pick up. Especially getting a 4 star from TX. Big time HS program. Welcome to the Orange and Blue. Bring your brother with you. Lopati should look back at the ILLINI. Oh well. Hope this helps getting a few of the other visitors from last weekend. Keep it going.
 
#442      
PleaseMakeABowlGame
What a great pick up. Especially getting a 4 star from TX. Big time HS program. Welcome to the Orange and Blue. Bring your brother with you. Lopati should look back at the ILLINI. Oh well. Hope this helps getting a few of the other visitors from last weekend. Keep it going.
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where exactly is he listed as a 4 star?
 
#447      
Joel Goodson
blackdog said:
Pretty easy to look at the guys he has worked with and how many have ended up in the league, especially based on their initial pedigree. Then add to it that hes a likeable dude that is good at making connections and you have the perfect storm.
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no doubt, Stepp has it going on. full package: coaching, recruiting and megawatt charisma. he's going places (hopefully, with Illinois)
 
#450      
therealmiket86
Indy Illini Fan said:
Perfect guy to bring in and compete with Boyd/Clayton … OR if there’s any roster movement at the QB spot … He’d be a guy that I imagine would have some interest …

FWIW - Traylor LOVED this kid …
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I would like to bring in a guy like Hampton who has started before but is happy to come in and be the back up. What would worry me with Knowles is our entire qb room would have basically no in game experience. Either way I would take him without hesitating. I would guess Newton and the kid the kid from Tolono will be at different positions.
 
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