Developing a reputation for having a great defense is something the Illinois coaching staff is clearly shooting for. They want to build a legendary group that dominates on the defensive side of the ball. Snagging a player like Kendrick Blackshire would help expedite that process.
Blackshire is a 6-foot-2, 250-pound inside linebacker from Duncanville High School and resides in Duncanville, Texas. He is rated as a four-star recruit who is the No. 148 player in the class of 2021 and the No. 6 inside linebacker in the nation. He is also the No. 26 player in the state of Texas.