Illinois received a commitment from three-star Chicago Phillips defensive back Joseph Thompson on Wednesday.
Thompson was originally committed to Iowa State.
Thompson’s high school teammate Jahlell Billingsley is a target still for Illinois in the class of 2019.
Illinois currently has the 32nd-best class in the nation in 2019, according to 247.
Joey Gerber named to Stopper of the Year Watch List
Illinois closer Joey Gerber was named to the 2018 Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List on Thursday. He’s one of three players from the Big Ten and 41 on the list.