3️⃣⭐️ DL Angelo McCullom on his commitment to Illinois. 🗣️
“Illinois I know can develop me the best. I love the coaches, the vibe is high energy everywhere, their academics is high and so is the support. I just love it there, I knew it was the place for me.”
MSU transfer OL Kevin Wigenton confirmed to me that he will enroll early at UIUC next month.
Why he chose
#Illini
: “Coach B and Coach Miller stood out from the rest. They have a great feel for the game and I know they can help my game immensely. I’m excited to play for them!”
Five-star 2025 New Trier (IL) K/P Nikola Dugandzic (
@NikolaDugandz06
) has confirmed to me that he will visit Illinois for Junior Day on Saturday, January 27th.
November 8th is the start of the early signing period for 🏀. 5⭐️
#Illini
commit and Pickerington Central (OH) wing Berry Wallace (
@BerryWallace_
) is scheduled to sign her letter of intent Wednesday with Illinois.
Look for
#Illini
WRs coach George McDonald to make his way to Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in Tennessee on Wednesday to check in on three-star wide receiver Carlos Orr.
#LukeScoop
#IlliniNation
@JCDavis56
is enrolling this week! Let this transfer know just how excited we are to see him get a chance to contribute right away at Illinois!
#ILL
🔶🔷
#famILLy
3⭐️ WR commit Carlos Orr tells me that he will signing on December 20th @ 1:30 PM at Gatlinburg (Tenn.) Pittman.
@CarlosOrr13
details why he picked Illinois - “Just the relationship I built with coaches and knowing I can be developed the best on and off the field.”
Hayven Smith on her commitment to Illinois. 🗣️
“When it came to the Illinois staff I truly felt valued, cared for, and that we have a true relationship. They’ve been here for me for months now and nothing can top that.”
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. made an in-home visit to three-star quarterback commit Trey Petty 🔶🔷
(📸:
@QBTPetty
)
Illinois HC Bret Bielema, DC Aaron Henry, and Co-DC/DL coach Terrance Jamison paid a visit to
#Illini
DB signee Amar Reynolds (
@reynoldsamar2
) today 🔶🔷
#IlliniNation
@QBTPetty
is enrolling this week! Let this young man know just how excited we are to see he is getting an early start to his Illinois career!
#ILL
🔶🔷
#famILLy
UPDATE: Class of 2025 four-star WR commit Brayden Trimble (
@BraydenTrimble6
) will be in attendance for Illinois’ matchup versus Kansas this Saturday.
#IlliniNation
@anttt88
is enrolling this week! Let this transfer know just how excited we are to see him get a chance to contribute right away at Illinois!
#ILL
🔶🔷
#famILLy
#IlliniNation
! Help me congratulate
@McDonough_66
, our first '25 commit. Michael is an in-state prospect who continues the instate momentum in the trenches. Welcome to the
#famILLy
🔶🔷
4⭐️ WR commit Tysean Griffin tells me that he will be signing on 12/20 @ 3 pm at MP and he will get to UIUC on 1/11.
He details why he picked Illinois - “It was like it was made for me the way all my coaches are alumni from there I felt like it will be what was best for me.”
#IlliniNation
! Help me congratulate
@CartdogBoyd
, our second '25 commit. Carson is a state-championship-winning QB from Cardinal Ritter who will be adding another dynamic talent to
#Illini
QB room. Welcome to the
#famILLy
🔶🔷
#IlliniNation
! Help me congratulate
@XanaiScott
, our fifth '25 commit. Xanai is younger brother of Illinois cornerback Xavier Scott and is an athletic, versatile defensive back. Welcome to the
#famILLy
🔶🔷
Trey Petty on his commitment to Illinois.
“They’re big on family and family matters to me. The relationship with the staff continues to grown everyday. Coach B and Co. are creating something big up there after coming off a 8-5 season and I think I can help make it even better.”
3⭐️ OLB commit Josaiah Knight tells me he will be signing on 12/20 @ 9:30 am est at Vow Now Academy he will get to Champaign on 1/11.
@josaiah_knight
details why he picked Illinois - “Coach Bullen and all his knowledge of the game just felt that I can trust him.”
Four-star linebacker and Ohio State commit Tarvos Alford, a top-100 prospect in the Class of 2025, on his official visit to Illinois
📸: behumble_.tj/IG
#IlliniNation
help me
@jeremiahfears2
, our first ‘25 commit. Jeremiah is a 5⭐️PG from Joliet and is an electric playmaker/bucket-getter and continues
#Illini
success in reeling in the state’s top talent.
#IlliniNation
! Help me congratulate
@BraydenTrimble6
, our sixth ‘25 commit. Coach B continues to keep the top central Illinois prospects at home, landing the top 600 overall recruit, top 20 IL prospect keeps the WR room looking strong for the future. Welcome to the
#famILLy
🔶🔷
3⭐️ LB commit Easton Baker tells me that he will be signing on 12/20 @ 3 pm mst at Tooele (Utah) Stansbury.
@BakerEaston
details why he picked Illinois - “FamILLY culture. The defensive coaches. Football facilities. Big 10 schedule.”
2025 three-star Blue Island (Ill.) Eisenhower DB Andre Lovett (
@andrelovett_cfk
) has confirmed to me that he will visit Illinois for Junior Day on Saturday, January 27th.
Congrats to Thornton (IL) 2024 forward and
#Illini
Signee Morez Johnson (
@morezjohnsonJr
) on being named to the
@ibcacoaches
and the Illinois Media 3A All-State 1st Team.
#IlliniNation
can’t wait to watch you kill it at Illinois!!
2025 three-star Oswego (IL) LB Carson Cooney (
@CarsonCooney
) has confirmed to me that he will visit Illinois for Junior Day on Saturday, January 27th.
2025 three-star Homewood-Flossmoor (IL) DL Cameron Brooks (
@cambrooks2025
) has confirmed to me that he will visit Illinois for Junior Day on Saturday, January 27th.
BREAKING: 2025 3⭐️ WR Davion Chandler has committed to Illinois!
The 6’0”, 170lbs wideout from Indianapolis, IN chose the
#Illini
over Wisconsin, Indiana and others.
I would like to wish good luck to Illinois’ Football first Class of 2024 commit Brandon Hansen with his senior year with the Mundelein Mustangs.
#famILLy
@Brandon_NH06
@MundFootball