Illinois football is trying to get into a big recruitment late in the game.
The Illini have just about completed a solid class of 2023 that features three four-star recruits and an overall ranking of No. 42 in the country. That would be the best class Illinois has pulled in since the Ron Zook era.
Bret Bielema and the Illinois coaching staff want to do the same with the 2024 class. This group has started well, with three commitments on the board as we speak. Illinois ranks No. 67 in the county as of right now, but that number could easily skyrocket.