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The Farrell Report - Looking for Fit in the System and a Chip on their Shoulder

The Farrell Report - Looking for Fit in the System and a Chip on their Shoulder

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 26, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

Things are rolling along nicely for 2023 recruiting for Illinois even though there is a lack of elite 4-star talent.

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Spotlight on Dez'Mond Schuster

Spotlight on Dez'Mond Schuster

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

October 25, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Dez'Mond Schuster)

Illinois made a somewhat surprising addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Friday with the commitment of 3-star Hutchinson Community College offensive lineman Dez'Mond Schuster.  Schuster, who is originally from Gonzales, Louisiana, is in his first season at Hutchinson and will have three years of eligibility remaining when he enrolls at Illinois in the fall.

What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?

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Illini CB Devon Witherspoon Named to Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist List

Illini CB Devon Witherspoon Named to Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist List

Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon looking to be the Illini’s […]

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Recruiting: Illinois Lands Another Commitment In Defensive Lineman Alex Bray

Recruiting: Illinois Lands Another Commitment In Defensive Lineman Alex Bray

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting 

October 24, 2022

Alex Bray, 6-foot-4, 250 pounds from Chesterfield, Missouri, committed to Illinois today. 

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The Farrell Report - The Good and

The Farrell Report - The Good and "Bad" of Recruiting

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 24, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

Big things appear to be happening for Illinois recruiting as they now have two commits since their win over Minnesota.

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Recruiting: Mason Muragin Visits His Future Teammates

Recruiting: Mason Muragin Visits His Future Teammates

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

October 23, 2022

Mason Muragin, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge from Warren, Michigan, committed to Illinois back in June. Muragin has several offers from mid-majors, but Illinois saw the talent in Muragin that other Power-5 schools did not.

Muragin said in an earlier statement, "That's why the Illinois coaching staff is better than most. They go out, find talent, see things they are looking for and are confident in making players better."

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Recruiting: New Jersey Native Saboor Karriem Commits To Illinois

Recruiting: New Jersey Native Saboor Karriem Commits To Illinois

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

October 22, 2022

Saboor Karriem is one of the most sought-after three-star recruits in the entire country. No disrespect
meant to several recruiting services, but Karriem is one of the best cornerbacks in the class of 2023.
One publication ranks Karriem as the 85th best at his position nationally; Karriem is fully aware of the
rankings.

Today, he's an Illini.  The senior star committing to Bret Bielema's program fully confident of what he can do once he makes it onto the field in Champaign.

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Recruiting: Standout Marques Easley Checks Out The Illini

Recruiting: Standout Marques Easley Checks Out The Illini

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

October 22, 2022

When Marques Easley walked out of the recruiting area at Memorial Stadium last Saturday, he looked the part of a college senior already. He is a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle from Kankakee with a very bright football career ahead of him.

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The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting is White Hot

The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting is White Hot

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 21, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

Things are starting to heat up for Illini football recruiting in the 2023 class with three big pieces of news this week.

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From Everywhere: My Gameday Experience

From Everywhere: My Gameday Experience

By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent October 20, […]

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Recruiting: Illinois Receives Big News Today With Commitment From JUCO OL Schuster

Recruiting: Illinois Receives Big News Today With Commitment From JUCO OL Schuster

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

October 20th, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Dez'Mond Schuster's Twitter account)

Illinois has been courting junior college offensive linemen all across the country, today the Illinois staff landed a big-time prospect in Dez'Mond  Schuster.

Illinois has enough confidence in its abilities to see the talent and develop talent. That's the most popular buzz around the classes of 2023 and 2024. Illinois doesn't care about rankings, they see talent in players that others don't.

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Watch: Illini running back Chase Brown talks about both his personal and the team's success

Watch: Illini running back Chase Brown talks about both his personal and the team's success

Illini running back Chase Brown is on nearly every […]

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Recruiting: State's Top Wide Receiver Elzy Decommits From Cincinnati

Recruiting: State's Top Wide Receiver Elzy Decommits From Cincinnati

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

October 19, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times)

The Illinois coaching staff was hoping for the news they got late last night. Malik Elzy, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound All-Starter from Chicago Simeon, is once again a big target after decommitting from Cincinnati.

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Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives an update during the team's bye week

Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives an update during the team's bye week

Illini coach Bret Bielema has his team at 6-1, […]

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The Farrell Report - Bye Week Rumors

The Farrell Report - Bye Week Rumors

A few Illinois nuggets on the recruiting trail as they offer new JUCO prospects and are recruiting teammates of ’23 priority Jyaire Hill.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 18, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
JUCO Offers

Following a hot start to the season, Illini football has a growing issue on their hands.

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