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Illinois Football: Ten Class of 2018 Recruits on My Illini Wish List

By Rees Woodcock

Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini seniors salute the crowd prior to a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini seniors salute the crowd prior to a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Football fans wearing shirts with a message honoring new Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith enjoy activities in Grange Grove before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Murray State Racers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /

OT Verdis Brown

There has been a few big-time state of Illinois players that have transferred down to IMG Academy to hone their football skills.

One of these players is Chicago, Illinois offensive tackle, Verdis Brown.

Brown is a four-star recruit who is the No. 154 player in the class of 2018 and the No. 14 offensive tackle in the country. He is being wooed by many programs right now.

There are a lot of schools who are still in the race for Brown and his commitment.

Right now Brown has a multitude of scholarship offers from programs like Florida State, Ohio State, and Oklahoma. If Lovie can get him to come to Illinois I will be amazed.

Brown has a lot to love when it comes to being an offensive lineman.

I love how Brown is quick off the ball. He is in the defenders face before they even know the ball was snapped.

I also like Brown’s quick burst off the line of scrimmage as well. He is not only quick off the ball but when he does make contact with the defender he knocks him off his feet.

Illinois needs more elite offensive linemen and getting Brown would help with the passing and running attacks.

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