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Illinois State offers, commitments, visits and roster needs, organized by class. Save your priorities and notes on your own recruiting board.

Recruiting updated Sep 18, 2026
Roster model updated Sep 18, 2026

2027 class

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76 athletes
76Recruits
0Visits
25Illinois State Top 5
46Unrated

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2027 recruiting workspace

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  1. Team logo placeholder; Barrett Armbruster athlete image unavailableBarrett ArmbrusterIOL | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 89Grade B4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    1
  2. Oscar Frye athlete imageOscar FryeQB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 84Grade B4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    2
  3. Team logo placeholder; Eli Cox athlete image unavailableEli CoxTE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    3
  4. Elias Dangerfield athlete imageElias DangerfieldCB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C5 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    4
  5. Team logo placeholder; Elijah Dreyer athlete image unavailableElijah DreyerEDGE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    5
  6. Team logo placeholder; Levi McLaughlin athlete image unavailableLevi McLaughlinS | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C5 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    6
  7. Myles Augustyn athlete imageMyles AugustynLB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    7
  8. Nate Roberts athlete imageNate RobertsTE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    8
  9. Samuel Savenok athlete imageSamuel SavenokEDGE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    ProtectNot scouted
    Score 81Grade C4 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Committed
    9
  10. Amare Patterson athlete imageAmare PattersonWR | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    MonitorScouted
    Score 64Grade D8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois State Offered
    10
  11. Bennett Konkey athlete imageBennett KonkeyWR | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    MonitorScouted
    Score 64Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois State Offered
    11
  12. Deno Dalacas athlete imageDeno DalacasWR | Class 2027 | Unrated
    Need fitNot scouted
    Score 64Grade D3 src
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Offered
    12
  13. Braden Gibson athlete imageBraden GibsonATH | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 62Grade D4 src
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Offered
    13
  14. Trace Holster athlete imageTrace HolsterEDGE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 62Grade D3 src
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Offered
    14
  15. James Klopfenstein athlete imageJames KlopfensteinWR | Class 2027 | Rating 84
    MonitorScouted
    Score 57Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 84Illinois State Offered
    15
  16. Soren Fifer athlete imageSoren FiferOT | Class 2027 | Rating 88
    MonitorScouted
    Score 56Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Illinois State Offered
    16
  17. Taylan Patterson athlete imageTaylan PattersonATH | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    MonitorScouted
    Score 56Grade D8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois State Offered
    17
  18. Nicholas Schurman athlete imageNicholas SchurmanIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 87
    MonitorScouted
    Score 55Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Illinois State Offered
    18
  19. Sean-Cole Keyes athlete imageSean-Cole KeyesCB | Class 2027 | Rating 83
    MonitorScouted
    Score 54Grade D8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 83Illinois State Offered
    19
  20. Ekeilan Henderson athlete imageEkeilan HendersonWR | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 53Grade D6 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Offered
    20
  21. Sonny Mullen athlete imageSonny MullenOT | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    MonitorScouted
    Score 53Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois State Offered
    21
  22. Krystian Oakley athlete imageKrystian OakleyOT | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    MonitorScouted
    Score 52Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois State Offered
    22
  23. Bryce Williams athlete imageBryce WilliamsCB | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    MonitorScouted
    Score 50Grade D8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois State Offered
    23
  24. Jamere French athlete imageJamere FrenchRB | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 50Grade D5 src
    CommittedClass 2027UnratedIllinois State Offered
    24
  25. Bariyus Allen athlete imageBariyus AllenDL | Class 2027 | Rating 88
    MonitorScouted
    Score 48Grade D7 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Illinois State Offered
    25
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Barrett ArmbrusterIOL | Score 89
Oscar FryeQB | Score 84
Eli CoxTE | Score 81
Elias DangerfieldCB | Score 81
Elijah DreyerEDGE | Score 81
Levi McLaughlinS | Score 81
Myles AugustynLB | Score 81
Nate RobertsTE | Score 81
Samuel SavenokEDGE | Score 81

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Deno DalacasWR | Score 64

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Amare PattersonWR | Score 64
Bennett KonkeyWR | Score 64
Braden GibsonATH | Score 62
Trace HolsterEDGE | Score 62
James KlopfensteinWR | Score 57
Soren FiferOT | Score 56
Taylan PattersonATH | Score 56
Nicholas SchurmanIOL | Score 55
Sean-Cole KeyesCB | Score 54
Ekeilan HendersonWR | Score 53
Sonny MullenOT | Score 53
Krystian OakleyOT | Score 52
Bryce WilliamsCB | Score 50
Jamere FrenchRB | Score 50
Bariyus AllenDL | Score 48
Errol Kerns IIIS | Score 48
Jackie RyderQB | Score 48
Alexander HuhnOT | Score 47
Carter TempleATH | Score 47
Ethan BainOT | Score 47
Henry SakalasS | Score 47
James JohnsonS | Score 47
Roy PriceEDGE | Score 47
Cade NewmanTE | Score 45
Chris BradleyCB | Score 45
Hassan SmithCB | Score 45
Hunter BlackEDGE | Score 45
Ke'Vontae PittsS | Score 45
Sean RiceLB | Score 45
Tiki TeeplesDL | Score 45
Matthew BradyLB | Score 44
Bryce BarbarinoLB | Score 42
Caleb JordanEDGE | Score 42
Elijah CarothersS | Score 42
Tavares WardS | Score 42
Teddy GraffTE | Score 42
Trevin HelmingQB | Score 42
Brayson HurleyWR | Score 41
Isaac HudsonWR | Score 41
Zechariah WallaceWR | Score 41
Bookee KritzaS | Score 39
Chris FordCB | Score 39
Jayden EvansCB | Score 39
Keegan McCarthyATH | Score 39
Miles WoodsATH | Score 39
Owen HupferLB | Score 39
Terrance JonesEDGE | Score 39
Ayden HankinsOT | Score 35
Cade KoehlerOT | Score 35
Caden FordIOL | Score 35
Carter DejuliaIOL | Score 35
Jayden Travis-WilliamsOT | Score 35
Owen PelkowskiIOL | Score 35
Max JohnsonQB | Score 30
Antwan HollmanEDGE | Score 27
Ben MarkarianS | Score 27
Ben PuckettLB | Score 27
Brett SinglerTE | Score 27
Cashmere ColemanCB | Score 27
Donald CollierATH | Score 27
Joshua OchelliEDGE | Score 27
Josiah RobinsonATH | Score 27
Larenzz PrattATH | Score 27
Lucas MatykiewiczTE | Score 27
Owen MatelaTE | Score 27
Tre KennardCB | Score 27

Recruit Advisor Intelligence

Suggested actions

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  1. 1RB: refresh recruiting board coverageRB board | RB | Need coverage
    Need fitThis week

    High-need room lacks enough quality pipeline. Do not stack extra high-school bodies if transfer experience is the better fit. 6 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

    Director of RecruitingScore 46
    High need1 board targetsPipeline 00 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed
  2. 2Barrett Armbruster: protect commitmentBarrett Armbruster | IOL | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    IOL commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 87
    ProtectScore 87UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  3. 3Oscar Frye: protect commitmentOscar Frye | QB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    QB commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    GM / NIL LiaisonScore 84
    ProtectScore 84UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  4. 4Eli Cox: protect commitmentEli Cox | TE | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    TE commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 81
    ProtectScore 81UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  5. 5Elias Dangerfield: protect commitmentElias Dangerfield | CB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    CB commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 81
    ProtectScore 81UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  6. 6Elijah Dreyer: protect commitmentElijah Dreyer | EDGE | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    EDGE commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 81
    ProtectScore 81UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  7. 7Levi McLaughlin: protect commitmentLevi McLaughlin | S | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    S commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 81
    ProtectScore 81UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted
  8. 8Myles Augustyn: protect commitmentMyles Augustyn | LB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

    LB commitment should stay in the protected lane until enrollment or signing is source-backed.

    Position CoachScore 81
    ProtectScore 81UnratedIllinois State CommittedCommitted

Roster fit

2027 position needs

Roster model updated Sep 18, 2026
RBHigh | Add new board targets

6 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed | Jamere French
WRHigh | Work existing board

13 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 2 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 2 source-backed | Amare Patterson, Bennett Konkey, Deno Dalacas
STMedium | Add new board targets

7 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 0 committed, 0 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

0 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 0 source-backed
OLCovered | Hold

20 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 1 committed, 1 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

1 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 1 source-backed | Barrett Armbruster, Soren Fifer, Nicholas Schurman
QBCovered | Hold

5 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 1 committed, 1 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

1 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 1 source-backed | Oscar Frye, Jackie Ryder, Trevin Helming
DBCovered | Hold

17 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 2 committed, 3 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

2 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 3 source-backed | Elias Dangerfield, Levi McLaughlin, Braden Gibson

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2027 visits

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