Sep 15, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field prior to the game between the South Florida Bulls and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
The Illinois football team keeps steadily working through the recruiting pipeline, as they offered five-star Florida running back Richard Young.
As spring turns to summer, Illinois continues to work through the first recruiting cycle under new head coach Bret Bielema. Bielema has kept the Southern region a priority, as the program offered the five-star Florida running back in Young.