Holcombe could be the best pure talent in the Illini’s recruiting class, and his offer sheet backs it ups. The 6-6, 220-pound athlete chose Illinois over Texas A&M, Texas, Oregon and California, among others. Holcombe has all kinds of possibilities down the road with wide receiver skills and a tight end’s frame. His hands and body control could lend itself to a hybrid role right away and give first-year head coach Lovie Smith an extra weapon that can exploit linebackers and safeties.
The cousin of former Penn State great Curtis Enis, Kiante Enis flipped from Michigan to Indiana to stay closer to home.