CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ busy June continued Monday night with a commitment from Class of 2017 Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.) defensive back Ron Hardge III. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder played both cornerback and safety for the Chiefs.
Hardge is the seventh commit in Illinois’ 2017 class and fifth this month. He will join Cardinal Gibbons teammate Carlos Sandy with the Illini. Sandy, a wide receiver, committed on Wednesday.
Hardge had 33 tackles, four interceptions and recovered three fumbles during the 2016 season for Cardinal Gibbons. He is considered a two-star recruit by Rivals and a three-star recruit by Scout.
Hardge picked the Illini over scholarship offers from the likes of Pittsburgh, North Carolina State, Indiana and Rutgers.