Bret Bielema is replenishing Illinois’ secondary.
After a historic showing in the NFL Draft — with three DBs taken in the first three rounds — the Illini added one of the best-remaining defensive backs in the transfer portal.
Demetrius Hill announced his commitment Sunday in a Mother’s Day tweet. 247 reported he was on campus this weekend for a visit.
Happy Mother’s day Beautiful! I love you mom! #committed pic.twitter.com/JsLwwYrEhj
— (@D1Hill_) May 14, 2023
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound Hill was named to the FWAA Freshman All-American Team after his 2022 campaign, which included 95 tackles, 3.