Sep 24, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Illinois defeated Western Michigan 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois was fully expected to land Roberts’ signature and they landed him over offers from the Air Force Falcons, Army Black Knights, Central Michigan Chippewas, Eastern Illinois Panthers, Harvard Crimson, Illinois State Redbirds, and Wyoming Cowboys.

Austin Roberts is now the fifth recruit from the Class of 2014 to commit to the Illinois Fighting Illini.

This is a pretty nice pick-up for the Illini as their defense will need some reloading for future years to come.

In 2012, Roberts recorded 152 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 11th in the state of Wisconsin and 65th among inside linebackers by 247Sports (Composite Rankings).

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The other teams to have offered at him include: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami (FL), Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, and Stanford.

It is projected that Roberts is heavily interested in the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Florida Gators, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Miami Hurricanes, the Northwestern Wildcats, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Stanford Cardinal.

Roberts is a 6’2″, 210 pound receiver from Carmel, Indiana. He is currently a junior at Carmel High School.

The Carmel Greyhounds fell one game short of the Class 5A Indiana State Playoffs. They lost to Warren Central High School, 24-31, in their “play in game.”

As a junior in 2012, Roberts recorded 413 yards on 34 receptions and three touchdowns. He also earned Junior All-State and All-MIC honors in 2012.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 4th in the state of Indiana and 48th among wide receivers by 247Sports.

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The other teams to have offered at him include: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami (FL), Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, and Stanford.

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Also, he has not received offers, but is receiving interest from the Florida State Seminoles, the Georgia Bulldogs, the Michigan Wolverines, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Tennessee Volunteers, and the Wisconsin Badgers.

Roberts is a 6’2″, 210 pound receiver from Carmel, Indiana. He is currently a junior at Carmel High School.

The Carmel Greyhounds fell one game short of the Class 5A Indiana State Playoffs. They lost to Warren Central High School, 24-31, in their “play in game.”

As a junior in 2012, Roberts recorded 413 yards on 34 receptions and three touchdowns. He also earned Junior All-State and All-MIC honors in 2012.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 4th in the state of Indiana and 48th among wide receivers by 247Sports.

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Like the us on Facebook at Writing_Illini.

For more recruiting news, check out Fansided150.com.