Bret Bielema has brought a sense of pride to the Illinois football program when it comes to recruiting.
The previous Illini coaching staff couldn’t knock recruiting out of the park. They were able to land a few big-time players, but the quantity was not there and the quality overall was lacking.
Bielema steps in and instantly, Illinois recruiting has become solid. We are bringing in talented players from top to bottom, and there is enough talent to fill out the depth chart for multiple strings.
Some states have been better than others when it comes to recruiting, though.