Sep 03, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders lead the crowd in a cheer during the third quarter against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini defeated the Red Wolves 33-15. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

The Georgia recruit has received offers from the Charlotte 49ers, Cincinnati Bearcats, East Carolina Pirates, Georgia State Panthers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, South Florida Bulls, South Miss Golden Eagles, Syracuse Orange, Tennessee Volunteers, West Virginia Mountaineers, and Wisconsin Badgers.

According to 247 Sports, Wilson’s best skills are his athleticism, versatility, and ball skills. After watching his film from this past season, his #1 skill has to be his versatility.

Wilson can play running back, defensive back, or returner. He can also chuck the football down field. He also uses his athleticism to make very nice plays. At first, I thought he was just a big hitting DB, but upon watching more I saw that Thomas has the ability to use his athleticism to twist his body and make some nice interceptions.

The three-star recruit is currently ranked 73rd in the state of Georgia and 71st among athletes by 247Sports.

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Nathan Scheelhaase, the senior quarterback for the Illini, will all but certainly be the starter in week one. He has shown potential over his career in Champaign, Illinois, but has yet to have that breakout season that Illini fans have expected since he announced his plans to wear the blue and orange.

As a four-star dual-threat quarterback coming out of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri, Nathan showed what he could be, being the kind of quarterback that a program can build around.

On the surface, his numbers have not been bad. He is a 60% career passer, boasts a little under 2,000 yards for his first three seasons, and has racked up 49 touchdowns in 36 games. Being a dual threat quarterback, there is a greater risk of injury on the field. This caused him to miss three games last season as the Illini limped to a 2-10 overall record and a 0-8 conference record.

November 3, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) warms up before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

With this team, and no knock to Donovonn Young or Josh Ferguson, Scheelhaase must produce at a high level. Sure, the running game might be able to get 100 yards a game, but the Illini are going to need more than that. My only knock on Scheelhaase throughout his career is purely from a play-calling standpoint.

The kid has talent. That much in undeniable. His knack for making plays with his legs and his arm is evident, but the choice of plays has been his biggest downfall. I saw far too often last season, when Illinois would face a third and long, they would run a short out, leaving themselves well behind the line. I hope this coaching staff can realize that on third and ten, a two yard out just won’t cut it.

If Scheelhaase hopes to land with a team in the 2014 NFL Draft, he is going to have to show the talent and ability that he showed coming out of high school.

He has good speed with his legs, and he has a very quick release on short drop back passes. Even with that quick release, he needs to have a better view of the field. Scheelhaase has to make sure that when he is trying to hit a guy on a quick ball, the receiver is ready and on the same page. His accuracy is something that needs some polishing this offseason, but his numbers are not terrible.

He showed in games last year that he can thread the needle at times, while averaging under one interception a game. With pretty much a new offensive coaching staff, Nathan will have some learning to do. He has shown he is a quick learner, so Illini fans can rest assured he will figure out the new offense in the spring.

If we simply look at the spring game, we can see that he has begun to figure out Cubit’s offense, and it appears, at this point at least, Cubit is molding his style around Scheelhaase. Cubit sees the talent that Scheelhaase has, and knows that they could sneak into a bowl game if Nathan can have some big senior games for the Illini.  Nathan threw for over 200 yards in the spring game win, showing that the offense has the talent to win ball games this year.

All that being said, the Illini are in what is a sort of rebuilding phase. Head coach Tim Beckman has to bring in his players so that he can implement the system he wants to run. However, Nathan Scheelhaase is not going to sit by and watch others develop. He is the kind of player that wants to win games now, not wait.

If Nathan can bring up the numbers, maybe complete 70% of his passes and throw fewer picks, the Illini could surprise teams this year.

2014 Stat Predictions: 65% Completions, 2200 yards, 14 TD, 9 Interceptions, 4 Rushing Touchdowns

What do you think, Illini Nation? What should Illini fans expect from Nathan Scheelhaase this season?

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Oct. 27, 2012; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleader waves the flag after an Illini touchdown during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-USA TODAY Sports

Yeargin has received offers from the Arkansas Razorbacks, Clemson Tigers, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Marshall Thundering Herd, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Tennessee Volunteers, UCLA Bruins, Boston College Eagles, Bowling Green Falcons, Duke Blue Devils, Hawaii Warriors, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, Massachusetts Minutemen, Mississippi State Bulldogs, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Nebraska Cornhuskers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Northwestern Wildcats, Ole Miss Rebels, Pittsburgh Panthers, Purdue Boilermakers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, South Carolina Gamecocks, Stanford Cardinal, Syracuse Orange, Central Florida Knights, Vanderbilt Commodores, Virginia Cavaliers, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Washington State Cougars, and West Virginia Mountaineers.

Out of all his offers, it seems he is most interested in Arkansas, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Marshall, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and UCLA.

Yeargin’s best skills have to be his frame, pursuit of the football, and his reactive quickness. Overall, he is a well-rounded linebacker, but could also play defensive end.

The four-star recruit is currently ranked 34th in the state of Florida and 28th among outside linebackers by 247Sports.

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