Football Recruiting Spotlight on the Walk-Ons.
Key Walk-Ons - Joep Engbers, Henry Engel, Patrick Mahoney, Nick True, Johnny Schmitt and Ronan Poynton
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 12, 2023
I know I'm not alone in always holding a special place for walk-ons, and especially those guys who had full scholarship offers at other programs.
Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema Details “what I hate” About Modern Recruiting
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says in his February signing day media conference that he’ll resist handing out pay-for-play dollars to players before they make an impact on the field at Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 11, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The leader of the football program at the University of Illinois said he’ll resist having name, image and likeness dollars being distributed to any prospect before they make an impact in an Illini uniform.
Illinois Offers New Jersey DB Marcus White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 10, 2023
Still working the East Coast for recruits, Illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry has done well gaining interest in Illinois football from the prep scene there.
The Farrell Files - O-line News & Big 10 QB Ratings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 10, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I look at two 2024 offensive linemen, a depth chart update and where Illinois stands in Big Ten QB recruiting.
Demetrius John Picks Up Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 9, 2023
Illinois fans, you can fully expect to see a plethora of Illinois offers in the class of 2024.
The Farrell Files - Final Big Ten Football Recruiting Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 9, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Here are my final Big Ten team recruiting rankings and where the Illini stand.
Illinois Football Fans, Meet Darrion Jones
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 8, 2023
The state of Florida continues to be a hotbed for football talent; Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry hales from Immokalee, Florida.
The Farrell Files - Illinois Walk-ons
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 8, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Welcome to the Farrell Files Illinois preferred walk on edition.
‘I knew who I wanted involved and it was small’: Bret Bielema’s Covert Spy Mission Recruiting of Mac Resetich
The recruiting of late addition 2023 defensive back Mac Resetich involved Bret Bielema withholding the prospect’s information from some of his own assistant coaches inside the facility.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
February 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema’s circle of trust involving information about the final signee of the Illinois football 2023 recruiting class was intentionally small.
The level of confidentiality of people not being given top secret clearance to be included were current assistant coaches and staff members inside the Smith Football Center. The recruiting meetings were small in numbers. The in-person contact was covert and the verbal commitment was kept to a need-to-know basis among personnel employed with the football program at the University of Illinois.
The Farrell Files - Three New Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 6, 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 some 2024 prospects to watch before I begin my Big Ten positional breakdown next time starting with the QBs.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 4, 2023
Just like last year with the late addition of Mathew Bailey
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 3, 2023
Malik Elzy became the highest rated Illinois signee in several years when he announced his signing at the Under Armour All American Bowl.
The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 3, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a Signing Day surprise and finish my 2023 positional breakdown with the defensive backs.
Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2023
Henry Engel, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman
Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period
Mac Resetich, a converted baseball prospect, has been signed by Bret Bielema’s Illini program as the 23rd member of the Illini's 2023 signing class
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois wasn’t going to let the first day of the February signing period without announcing the addition of an unknown project player to its 2023 recruiting class.
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