Four-star Simeon wide receiver Malik Elzy made his pledge to Illinois public on Saturday at the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He chose the Illini over Wisconsin, Tennessee, Michigan, and Notre Dame.
Elzy is ranked as the No. 305 prospect in 247Sports’ class of 2023 rankings. He immediately becomes the highest ranked player in Illinois’ class.
The Illinois class moves into 247Sports’ top 40, and now has three four-star players in Elzy, Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year Kaden Feagin, and Saboor Karriem.
Elzy is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver. Scouts love his ability to win jump balls and stretch the field vertically.