CHAMPAIGN — Pflugerville receiver Casey Washington took to Twitter on Friday to announce his commitment to the Illinois football program.
The 6-foot-2, 177-pounder — a Round Rock, Texas, native — is the ninth player to say “Yes” to Lovie Smith for the class of 2019. He is the third receiver to commit, following Bryce Childress of St. Louis Trinity and Fabian McCray of Chicago Phillips.
Washington is rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. He had offers from Kansas, South Alabama, Tulane and UTSA.
Illinois currently has the No. 56-rated class in the country.