The Farrell Files Illinois - Commitment Watch
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
June 28, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the next wave of commitments from June recruiting weekend No. 2 and another player on commit watch.
Chase Green Makes It Official & Commits to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2023
Chase Green is a three-star recruit who wanted a visit to Illinois, that wish was granted last weekend.
Recruiting: Illinois Keeps Another In-State Recruit Home As 2024's Joe Barna Commits
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
June 27th, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Joe Barna)
When Illinois football coach Bret Bielema was hired, one of the first items of note was his spill about recruiting the state of Illinois very hard.
"I'm from Illinois, there's no reason we can't try and keep the best talent in-house." Bielema said. "I want to put a border around the state." he said smiling
Bielema may have been smiling but he meant business. Today, he added to his in-state haul by getting Wheaton's three-star defensive end Joe Barna to stay home.
Illinois Prep Jason Jakstys Honored for Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 27, 2023
In today's world in the state of Illinois at least, hearing high school players say they grew up fans of the program isn't as common as it was back in the 80s.
Florida DB Amar Reynolds Commits to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2023
The Fighting Illini football program continues to impress with its recruiting efforts.
Illinois Coaches Set the Tone for his Visit According to Jeremiah Fears
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2023
Jeremy Fears, Sr. is so eager to prove things are different with junior guard Jeremiah after his older brother Jeremy Fears, Jr. ended up at Michigan State.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Vernon Woodward
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 26, 2023
Illinois continued its recent run of recruiting success when it flipped cornerback Vernon Woodward of Winter Park High School from his commitment to Wisconsin and added him to the increasingly impressive Illinois recruiting class of 2024.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Another Commitment & B1G RB Ratings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
June 26, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look at the most recent commitment, break down another from the “great eight” weekend and look at the running back rankings for the 2023 season in the Big Ten.
Football Recruiting - the Waiting Begins
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 26, 2023
This was another big recruiting weekend for the Illinois football program.
Recruiting: Junior College Star Receiver Capka-Jones Picks Illinois
June 25th, 2023 By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director […]
Howard Williams - Riverside Brookfield Shootout - Ked's Recruiting Roundup Spotlight
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 25, 2023
Riverside, Ill. -- Whitney Young’s freshman phenomenon catches Illinois's eye.
Bielema’s Illini Hoping 2023 Junior College WR Alex Capka-Jones Can Provide Instant Depth
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema attempting to mine the junior college market once again with the scholarship offer of 2023 California wide receiver Alex Capka-Jones.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
June 26, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even into late June, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is still trying to plug talent into the final scholarship spots of his roster.
And for the third-year Illini coach, that means more mining under-recruited junior college talent. California junior college wide receiver Alexander Capka-Jones showed up at the Champaign-Urbana campus Wednesday morning for the Illini Rising Camp and left Memorial Stadium with a scholarship offer.
Jeremiah Fears Visit Recap
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 24, 2023
Jeremy Fears Sr. is a lucky father.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Karsen Konkel
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
June 24, 2023
Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
Morez Johnson - Riverside Brookfield Shootout - Ked's Recruiting Roundup Spotlight
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 23, 2023
Riverside, Ill. -- Illinois commit Morez Johnson making a strong statement for Illinois Mr. Basketball
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