By Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys Sr. Recruiting Analyst
October 10, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy player's X page)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The class of 2026 Illinois football commits appear to be a tight-knit group, staying in touch weekly and sending a message to each other: remain committed and don’t let other programs pull you away.
From the Lone Star State, linebacker Kaedyn Cobbs, a 6-foot, 195-pound recruit from Denton Guyer High School, has become one of the leaders in setting that tone.
Cobbs committed to Illinois this past February, choosing the Illini over . . .
 
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