Illinois Snares Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer From Transfer Portal
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Dec. 29, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Stephen Lee/USA Today Sports)
Last month Luke Altmyer thanked Ole Miss coaches, teammates, and fans for what they had done, but felt it was time he moved on. Today he announced his destination: Illinois.
The pro-style quarterback was ranked as one of the nation’s top 15 signal callers coming out of high school in the class of 2021.
What Could Illinois be Getting in Transfer QB Luke Altmyer?: ‘He’s just so smart’
Luke Altmyer’s high school coach details what qualities made him a Top 150 player in ESPN’s rankings of prospects in the 2021 recruiting class.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 29, 2022
Just over two years ago, Luke Altmyer broke Starkville High School’s single game passing record in a 41-7 victory at Germantown High School with 426 yards.
Will Isaiah Williams Play for Illinois in 2023? ‘That’s the plan, as of right now’
After watching assistant coach Cory Patterson leave for Ryan Walters’ staff at Purdue, Illinois wide receiver declines to guarantee his plans for 2023.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 29, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. -- Isaiah Williams has once again been introduced with an adult decision to his college football career.
Could Illinois Future Quarterback Picture Start to Take Shape?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Cover photo courtesy MSN.com
December 28, 2022
Luke Altmyer, Ole Miss courtesy MSN.com
Getting a veteran quarterback is still up in the air.
Illini QB Tommy DeVito Confirms ReliaQuest Bowl Will End College Career
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito details what he says was a four-week process on a possible eligibility waiver.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
December 28, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tommy DeVito will end his college football career in the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl.
The Illinois quarterback confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the bowl game on Jan. 2 against Mississippi State will be his final college football game before beginning preparation for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Before the media availability at Raymond James Stadium immediately following the team’s picture, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been intentionally vague about the situation when asked about DeVito’s status for the 2023 season. Following the first day of early signing period on Dec. 21, Bielema said “I’m not saying it has sailed but there’s a hope there’s a way out there that could get him back” and unless that waiver denial by the NCAA Eligibility Center was confirmed in the last seven days, the Illinois staff were already well aware that DeVito’s final game would be in Tampa, Fla.
The Farrell Report - Quarterback Analysis
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 28, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
As we transition from the Early Signing Period for the 2023 class to the portal, I’ll start with a look at how the high school class can impact at each position.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Illini Nation Not Very Happy Right Now
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Recruiting Spotlight on Kaleb Patterson
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 26, 2022
Illinois officially lost Devon Witherspoon to the NFL Draft.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Jeremiah Warren
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Writer
December 25, 2022
Illinois made a much-needed addition to its recruiting class on Tuesday when Jeremiah Warren from two-time Michigan state champion Belleville High School chose the Illini.
Wisconsin Football Prep Eyeing the Illini
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 24, 2022
Owen Strebig, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive tackle from Waukesha, Wisconsin, was just offered by Illinois.
Illini RB Chase Brown Enters NFL Draft; Will Not Play in ReliaQuest Bowl
Illinois running back Chase Brown ends college career second-most […]
The Farrell Report - Holiday Quiet
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 23, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Early Signing Period is almost over and we will see more activity in the transfer portal after the holidays. Here’s the latest.
Illini RB Coach Cory Patterson Joining Ryan Walters’ Purdue Staff
Patterson’s move means Bret Bielema’s on-field coaching staff has three assistant coach openings for the following season. Patterson is the fourth 2022 Illini staff member to go to Purdue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 22, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The only assistant coach who was retained during the head coach transition from Lovie Smith to Bret Bielema has now left the Illinois staff.
Bret Bielema Sees Illini 4-Star Signee Kaden Feagin As His Next Great College Tailback
From the moment he popped on the film of Kaden Feagin as a sophomore in high school, Bret Bielema knew the highly touted Arthur product was his next version of a line lineage of tailbacks.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Let there be no misunderstanding where on the field that Bret Bielema sees the highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2023 recruiting class.
National Signing Day: Illinois Welcomes Its Next Class of Winners
December 21, 2022
Coming off its best season since 2007, the Illinois football team looks to the future as verbally committed student-athletes lock in their pledges with signed National Letters of Intent.
IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst Matt Stevens and Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince introduce us to the newest Illini here!
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OT Zachary Aamland
DE Alex Bray
DB Jaheim Clarke
WR Collin Dixon
P Declan Duley
OLB/DE Patrick Farrell
RB Kaden Feagin
TE Nathan Guinn
LB Antwon Hayden
OL Brandon Henderson
DB Saboor Karriem
OL TJ McMillan
DE Mason Muragin
PK David Olano
DB Kaleb Patterson
OL Dezmond Schuster
DE/OLB Calvin Smith
QB Cal Swanson
DB Zachary Tobe
DL Jeremiah Warren
ATH/DB/WR Kenari Wilcher
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