Having a lot of lines in the water isn’t a bad thing. That gives the program more flexibility if a recruit decides to go to another team. The Illini won’t be left out to dry. They will have other options on the table. This is also a delicate dance because what if a player you want more decides to drag his feet and then your scholarships get filled? It is a difficult field to navigate.
Illinois hasn’t had that worry for the class of 2020, though. They currently don’t have anyone signed up for this important class.