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‘He’s a generational talent’ Why Bret Bielema Believes 2024 QB Commit Trey Petty is his Newest Version of Russell Wilson

‘He’s a generational talent’ Why Bret Bielema Believes 2024 QB Commit Trey Petty is his Newest Version of Russell Wilson

The Illini coaching staff are banking on the idea that Mississippi three-star quarterback Trey Petty is an superior talent at the most important position but simply in an underrecruited place. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 7, 2023

The head football coach at the University of Illinois has found and acquired his first commitment from a quarterback of the future that he’s willing to compare to the most notorious quarterback he’s ever coached

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Trey Petty

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Trey Petty

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

May 6, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Trey Petty's Twitter page)

Illinois nabbed the quarterback it needed to complete the class of 2024 with Starkville Mississippi native Trey Petty on Thursday.  He's a 6'1, 187 pound athlete with incredible quickness who's only rated as a three star player for now, but I'm really excited to get him and think he might just get bumped to a four star player by the time he signs with the Illini next December.

What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?

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24th ranked Illini Men's Tennis Upended By Arizona State in NCAA 1st Round

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Big QB Commit with News & Notes

The Farrell Files Illinois - Big QB Commit with News & Notes

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Recruiting: Illinois Lands Top QB from Mississippi

Recruiting: Illinois Lands Top QB from Mississippi

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Defensive Lineman Update with Demetrius John

Defensive Lineman Update with Demetrius John

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Official Visits for June & Visitor Update

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Transfer Portal Analysis

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Angelo McCullom

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Angelo McCullom

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Illini Leading Rusher Chase Brown Headed to Cincinnati as 5th Round Pick

Illini Leading Rusher Chase Brown Headed to Cincinnati as 5th Round Pick

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Illini DB Duo of Jartavius Martin & Sydney Brown Selected on Day Two of 2023 NFL Draft

Illini DB Duo of Jartavius Martin & Sydney Brown Selected on Day Two of 2023 NFL Draft

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How High School Junior Devon Witherspoon Made a $20 Million Decision Trying Football

How High School Junior Devon Witherspoon Made a $20 Million Decision Trying Football

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High Five: Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon Drafted No. 5 by Seattle Seahawks

High Five: Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon Drafted No. 5 by Seattle Seahawks

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Could the Illini be Closing the Gap with WR Carlos Orr

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