In the class of 2017 there were two quarterbacks, or supposed to be two quarterbacks, coming in that would compete for the starting job year one. This seems to be a question mark as of today, though.
Just a few days ago, Bob Asmussen of The News-Gazette published an article giving Illini fans an update on the status of quarterback Dwayne Lawson. He and Cam Thomas were the two quarterbacks who Illini fans were excited about coming in for 2017.
Before this article, it was much publicized that Lawson wasn’t going to join the team for spring practice because he still needed to finish up his associate’s degree from Garden City Community College where he currently attends.