Illinois Football Recruiting

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA;  General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

The Illinois football class of 2026 receives huge offensive line commitment

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Illinois football defensive outlook looks bright with another massive commitment

Bret Bielema loading up linebacker corps with huge Illinois football commitment

Underrated in-state recruit taking Illinois football official visit

Toledo Central Catholic   s Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson   s Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Heart skips a few beats after top Illinois football commit’s social media post

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football getting first official visit swing at 4-star offensive lineman

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Oct 12, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; An Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sits on the field as players stretch before the start of the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Allio-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema trying to crack into recruitment of Florida offensive lineman

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football keeps building legendary recruiting class with huge 2026 commit

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Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema has Illinois football targeting Michigan defensive lineman for 2027

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football moves one step closer to landing Ohio defensive lineman

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Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to flip four-star Michigan commit

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Illinois v Rutgers

Illinois football keeps building on special class of 2026

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Eastern Illinois v Illinois

Sunshine State linebacker locks in Illinois football official visit

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Toledo Central Catholic's Victor Singleton Jr. intercepts a pass intended Bishop Watterson's Cal Mangini ending the Eagles' final drive during the Division III state final Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Canton.

Top Illinois football commit is still rising up the national rankings

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Illinois v Oregon

East Coast offensive tackle locks in Illinois football official visit

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Nebraska v Illinois

Elite 2026 recruit keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

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Illinois v Oregon

Underrated wide receiver keeps Illinois football in top 6 for commitment

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to shock the world by landing a top quarterback recruit

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

2026 linebacker cuts top list, keeps Illinois football alive for commitment

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Back-to-back 4-star commitments gives Illinois football a top 20 recruiting class

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Illinois v Oregon

Class of 2025 has yet to close, as Illinois football keeps stacking talent

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football provides great NFL path for top recruit in the state of Ohio

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Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Illinois football looking to strengthen secondary with 2026 offer

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football lands big-time in-state commitment for 2026

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football secures Crystal Ball Prediction for 4-star linebacker

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Illinois football predicted to land massive 4-star athlete for 2026

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football loading up offensively with another huge commitment

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Illinois v Oregon

Illinois football in top 5 for top recruit in the state of Ohio

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