Illinois football has been able to pull in some talented Florida recruits, and we are now pursuing another talented Sunshine State product.
During the Bret Bielema era, the Illini have focused on in-state recruiting. Secure commitments from players in our own backyard was a priority for the head ball coach. But Illinois still targets big-time players from across the country.
Florida has been a nice recruiting ground for the Orange and Blue. The Illini secured commitments from players like Calvin Smith and Kenarchi Wilcher from the 2023 class. We have players like Vernon Woodward and Chase Green coming in from the class of 2024.