Mike Evans, the trainer for 10-year-old football and track star Bunchie Young, told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on Thursday that his client received a scholarship offer from the Illinois Fighting Illini.
The confirmation comes a day after Evans relayed word of the offer on Twitter:
Mike Evans10 year old Bunchie Young offer to Illinois University @MaxPreps the best youth in the country @Espn @SInow https://t.co/81uIKUii7T
June 22, 2017 at 1:24:10 AM GMT
According to Rittenberg, Illinois cannot comment on the offer since Young is still an unsigned recruit.
Evans also said Young already possesses physical skills that should make him a standout presence on the gridiron.