Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Stays Hot on Recruiting Trail as WR Leslie Mosley Jr. Becomes Latest Addition

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Sr. Recruiting Analyst

February 4, 2026

(Cover photo courtesy New Era Prep)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football program continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail, adding its third late commitment in three days as wide receiver Leslie Mosley Jr. announced his pledge to the Illini.

The recent surge began Sunday with cornerback Caden Considine from Byron, Illinois. It continued with Mount Zion wide receiver Jacob Harvey flipping his commitment from Illinois State on Tuesday. Today, Illinois added Mosley Jr., a 2026 prospect from West Palm Beach, Florida, giving the program another key piece in the . . .

 

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