There have been a handful of talented players come out of this area who have committed to play for Lovie Smith and the Illini. Illinois is trying to continue their hot streak with the St. Louis area by offering a scholarship to Itayvion Brown.
Brown is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound wide receiver from Lutheran North High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 448 player in the class of 2020 and the No. 37 athlete in the nation. He is also the No. 6 player in the state of Missouri as well.