Fighting Illini football's busy day isn't over. Via his Twitter account, Florida defensive back/wide receiver Harvey Clayton Jr. announced his verbal commitment to Illinois. The six-foot-two, 187 lb. prospect is rated as a two-star recruit by Scout and he held scholarship offers from Louisville and Temple, among others.
Thanks to all schools that recruited me but, I will be spending my next 4 years at the University of Illinois! pic.twitter.com/CRY9TqdttH
— 5K™ V (@CINCO_TMT) February 2, 2016
Clayton is Illinois' fourth verbal commitment of the day; the others are Three-star offensive lineman Eddy Fish, three-star linebacker De'le Harding, and three-star defensive lineman Izon Pulley.