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Illinois Football: 3 reasons to not worry about the Illini class of 2021

By Rees Woodcock

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Lovie Smith of the Illinois Fighting Illini walks on the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

1. It’s only May 11

If we were halfway through the 2020 campaign and the Illini were sitting with the class of 2021 they have right now, I would say it is time to worry. But it is only May 11, folks.

Yes, I realize that we only have two commitments right now. Quarterback Samari Collier and defensive back Prince Green will help this team tremendously. I am glad we could bring even more depth to the quarterback position. Snagging a passer from Texas is exciting. Green will bring stability to the defensive back role. We needed more talent in the secondary.

There are still a ton of recruits Illinois is eyeing, though. It isn’t time to start worrying about if we can land a full class or not. We made Kendrick Blackshire’s top six list. I realize he is a long shot, but we are right there for his commitment.

Demetrius Cannon would be a great addition to the team. He is a wide receiver the Illini have been pursuing for a while. This kid is a top 500 recruit. I think we are close to landing him. You can look at defensive end Zeiqui Lawton. He has the Orange and Blue in his top five. He is a top 500 player as well.

So, while some people are worried about the future of this program and what the class of 2021 is going to look like, I think it is time to calm down a little bit. I could go on and on about other recruits who the Illini could land. The class of 2021 will be just fine.

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