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2027 HS Rank: 59Points: 185.16
2027 Overall Rank: 59Points: 185.16

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

2027 class

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206 athletes
206Recruits
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95Illinois Top 5
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  1. Bennett Konkey athlete imageBennett KonkeyWR | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois Committed
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  2. Brody Knowles athlete imageBrody KnowlesWR | Class 2027 | Rating 87
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Illinois Committed
    2
  3. Justin Johnson athlete imageJustin JohnsonCB | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A10 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois Committed
    3
  4. Mason Halliman athlete imageMason HallimanIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 89
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 89Illinois Committed
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  5. Ryan Paulsen athlete imageRyan PaulsenEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
    5
  6. Sladen Shack athlete imageSladen ShackQB | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
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  7. Soren Fifer athlete imageSoren FiferOT | Class 2027 | Rating 88
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 88Illinois Committed
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  8. Trezavant Boyd athlete imageTrezavant BoydCB | Class 2027 | Rating 87
    ProtectScouted
    Score 100Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 87Illinois Committed
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  9. Cade Newman athlete imageCade NewmanTE | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 99Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
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  10. Darryl Flemister athlete imageDarryl FlemisterS | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 99Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
    10
  11. Gavin Ericson-Staton athlete imageGavin Ericson-StatonIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 99Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
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  12. Sean Rice athlete imageSean RiceLB | Class 2027 | Rating 86
    ProtectScouted
    Score 99Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 86Illinois Committed
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  13. Anthony James athlete imageAnthony JamesLB | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    ProtectScouted
    Score 98Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois Committed
    13
  14. Steven Alexis athlete imageSteven AlexisRB | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    ProtectScouted
    Score 98Grade A8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois Committed
    14
  15. Tyrone Howard Jr. athlete imageTyrone Howard Jr.S | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    ProtectScouted
    Score 98Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois Committed
    15
  16. Ulysses Morales athlete imageUlysses MoralesK | Class 2027 | Rating 80
    ProtectScouted
    Score 93Grade A9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 80Illinois Committed
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  17. Jameer Henry athlete imageJameer HenryIOL | Class 2027 | Rating 88
    MonitorScouted
    Score 83Grade B8 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 88Illinois Offered
    17
  18. Khing Thibodeaux athlete imageKhing ThibodeauxDL | Class 2027 | Rating 87
    MonitorScouted
    Score 74Grade C8 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 87Illinois Offered
    18
  19. Antayvious Ellis athlete imageAntayvious EllisWR | Class 2027 | Rating 87
    MonitorScouted
    Score 70Grade C6 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 87Illinois Offered
    19
  20. Aidan O'Neil athlete imageAidan O'NeilEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 93
    MonitorScouted
    Score 69Grade D9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 93Illinois Offered
    20
  21. DeAnthony Crittenden athlete imageDeAnthony CrittendenATH | Class 2027 | Rating 85
    MonitorScouted
    Score 67Grade D8 src
    OfferedClass 2027Rating 85Illinois Offered
    21
  22. David Hill athlete imageDavid HillDL | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    MonitorScouted
    Score 66Grade D8 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois Offered
    22
  23. Recarder Kitchen athlete imageRecarder KitchenEDGE | Class 2027 | Rating 90
    MonitorScouted
    Score 66Grade D9 src
    CommittedClass 2027Rating 90Illinois Offered
    23
  24. Ronald Moore athlete imageRonald MooreDL | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 66Grade D4 src
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedIllinois Offered
    24
  25. Wilzard Sterling athlete imageWilzard SterlingEDGE | Class 2027 | Unrated
    MonitorNot scouted
    Score 66Grade D6 src
    OfferedClass 2027UnratedIllinois Offered
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Bennett KonkeyWR | Score 100
Brody KnowlesWR | Score 100
Justin JohnsonCB | Score 100
Mason HallimanIOL | Score 100
Ryan PaulsenEDGE | Score 100
Sladen ShackQB | Score 100
Soren FiferOT | Score 100
Trezavant BoydCB | Score 100
Cade NewmanTE | Score 99
Darryl FlemisterS | Score 99
Gavin Ericson-StatonIOL | Score 99
Sean RiceLB | Score 99
Anthony JamesLB | Score 98
Steven AlexisRB | Score 98
Tyrone Howard Jr.S | Score 98
Ulysses MoralesK | Score 93

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Jameer HenryIOL | Score 83
Khing ThibodeauxDL | Score 74
Antayvious EllisWR | Score 70
Aidan O'NeilEDGE | Score 69
DeAnthony CrittendenATH | Score 67
David HillDL | Score 66
Recarder KitchenEDGE | Score 66
Ronald MooreDL | Score 66
Wilzard SterlingEDGE | Score 66
Chris KaskyEDGE | Score 65
Ifeanyi EmedobiEDGE | Score 65
Nehemiah OmbatiDL | Score 65
Ohimai OzoluaDL | Score 65
Richie FlaniganDL | Score 65
Tommy RiordanDL | Score 65
Josh ChristensenEDGE | Score 64
Kamden LopatiQB | Score 64
Munir LewisEDGE | Score 64
Briceson Thrower Jr.WR | Score 63
Brody PfannenstielEDGE | Score 63
Carter NapierDL | Score 63
James StewartDL | Score 63
Luke StarcevicATH | Score 63
Markius WoodsDL | Score 63
Darrell MattisonS | Score 62
Davis SeamanIOL | Score 62
Dewayne IngramLB | Score 62
Gavin HamptonQB | Score 62
Korz LokenTE | Score 62
Landon BlumWR | Score 62
Latroy Pender Jr.S | Score 62
Mikahi AllenLB | Score 62
Rayshawn Duncan Jr.RB | Score 62
Timi AliuOT | Score 62
Tyler FrymanWR | Score 62
Virgil LemonsATH | Score 62
Akhcuonam AugustinDL | Score 61
Anitoni TahiDL | Score 61
Corey RandolphDL | Score 61
Eli ThorntonDL | Score 61
Hunter MallingerIOL | Score 61
Jake ThiesS | Score 61
Jordan HaskinsS | Score 61
Keiran GovanS | Score 61
Owen RobertsEDGE | Score 61
Will ZaccagninoDL | Score 61
Charles Britton IIIWR | Score 60
Conner RutherfordOT | Score 60
Corey LagaOT | Score 60
Errol Kerns IIIS | Score 60
Josiah PouncyLB | Score 60
Sheldon IsaacWR | Score 60
Steele HarrisATH | Score 60
Arwin JacksonRB | Score 59
Brayden HarrisOT | Score 59
Chad WillisWR | Score 59
Chase GuersWR | Score 59
Don SpillersATH | Score 59
Henry SakalasS | Score 59
Hezikiah KelleyS | Score 59
Jabarri LoftonS | Score 59
James JohnsonS | Score 59
Jonathan GaletteATH | Score 59
Keontay ToomerS | Score 59
Laron Baker Jr.WR | Score 59
Marshaun IvyLB | Score 59
Nicholas SchurmanIOL | Score 59
Roman CombsCB | Score 59
TJ LewisRB | Score 59
Xavier BalaRB | Score 59
Peter BourqueQB | Score 58
Trae TaylorQB | Score 58
David Coleman Jr.CB | Score 57
Elijah GoinsS | Score 57
Ethan McIntoshOT | Score 57
Keyon ThomasRB | Score 57
Luke InjaychockIOL | Score 57
Roscoe HayesWR | Score 57
Trysten ShawWR | Score 57
Giacamo SanFilippoLB | Score 56
Jackson VaughnEDGE | Score 56
Jaylen OliverS | Score 56
Matthew BradyLB | Score 56
Zane KericIOL | Score 56
Alifeleti TuihalamakaDL | Score 55
Brayden ParksDL | Score 55
Dakota GuerrantWR | Score 55
Eric McFarland IIIWR | Score 55
Gideon GashATH | Score 55
Ismael CamaraOT | Score 55
Mark MatthewsOT | Score 55
Monshun SalesWR | Score 55
Myson Johnson-CookRB | Score 55
Oluwasemilore OlubobolaOT | Score 55
Osani GaylesWR | Score 55
Terrance SmithOT | Score 55
Desmond MalpressEDGE | Score 54
Elijah GuertinEDGE | Score 54
Ace AlstonCB | Score 53
Blake RoskopfQB | Score 53
Bode SparrowATH | Score 53
Braylen WarrenQB | Score 53
Brock WilliamsTE | Score 53
Jordan KarhoffTE | Score 53
Keysan TaylorEDGE | Score 53
Myles SmithEDGE | Score 53
Alex JohnsonEDGE | Score 52
De'Voun KendrickDL | Score 52
Jack BrownTE | Score 52
Jamar ThompsonDL | Score 52
Jason LewisDL | Score 52
Jayce BrewerEDGE | Score 52
Jaylen MercerEDGE | Score 52
Julius JonesWR | Score 52
Kei'Shjuan TelfairCB | Score 52
Kharim HughleyQB | Score 52
Weston NielsenQB | Score 52
Zayden GambleS | Score 52
Dane WeberQB | Score 51
Dominic BlackOT | Score 51
Joseph GravesDL | Score 51
Raheem FloydCB | Score 51
Roman IgwebuikeLB | Score 51
Wonderful Monds IVQB | Score 51
Ah'Mari StevensWR | Score 50
Caleb JohnsonIOL | Score 50
Cameron WagnerOT | Score 50
Cooper TerwilligerTE | Score 50
DeMarcus DeRocheATH | Score 50
Jabari WatkinsWR | Score 50
Julian CaldwellWR | Score 50
Kenaz SullivanS | Score 50
Kingston MilesRB | Score 50
Montre JacksonCB | Score 50
Niko KampasOT | Score 50
Quentin BurrellWR | Score 50
Tavares HarringtonCB | Score 50
Tre MooreWR | Score 50
Amaziah SialeOT | Score 49
Ben HynekTE | Score 49
Colt LumprisTE | Score 49
D'Angelo WhiteTE | Score 49
DaJohn YarboroughIOL | Score 49
Davion CrumitieATH | Score 49
DJ DotsonOT | Score 49
Errol DemontagnacDL | Score 49
George Lamons Jr.TE | Score 49
Ian WalkerIOL | Score 49
Jaiden Kelly-MurrayWR | Score 49
Javian Jones-PriestRB | Score 49
Josh JohnsonDL | Score 49
Keyon Hemphill-WoodsIOL | Score 49
Mason OglesbyTE | Score 49
Trey HaralsonWR | Score 49
Aaron WilliamsLB | Score 48
Anthony Cartwright IIITE | Score 48
Antwoine HigginsLB | Score 48
Ben KolarTE | Score 48
Blake BettonLB | Score 48
Braylon WilliamsLB | Score 48
Bryan PorterWR | Score 48
Cade CooperWR | Score 48
Christian HanshawTE | Score 48
Colton JohnsonTE | Score 48
Derrick BakerQB | Score 48
Isaiah AlvarezWR | Score 48
Jaden CareyCB | Score 48
JT GeraciTE | Score 48
Kamauri WhitfieldCB | Score 48
Logan FlahertyQB | Score 48
Reed GerkenOT | Score 48
Rob LarsonWR | Score 48
Theo WilsonLB | Score 48
Triston WillisRB | Score 48
Turmarian MorelandATH | Score 48
Tye KennedyOT | Score 48
Austin ColesWR | Score 47
Jahmiere Daniels-PortisLB | Score 47
Kyle DavisATH | Score 47
Reis RussellIOL | Score 47
Stanley SmartATH | Score 47
Amos BradfordRB | Score 45
Bryson DossettS | Score 45
Clayton LeeOT | Score 45
Judah LancasterTE | Score 45
Mason HallTE | Score 45
Noah RenesLB | Score 45
Jayden DeanIOL | Score 44
Noah NixonIOL | Score 44
Darren WhiteDL | Score 43

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  1. 1Bennett Konkey: protect commitmentBennett Konkey | WR | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 90Illinois Committed2 public socials
  2. 2Brody Knowles: protect commitmentBrody Knowles | WR | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 87Illinois Committed3 public socials
  3. 3Justin Johnson: protect commitmentJustin Johnson | CB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 90Illinois Committed1 public socials
  4. 4Mason Halliman: protect commitmentMason Halliman | IOL | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 89Illinois Committed1 public socials
  5. 5Ryan Paulsen: protect commitmentRyan Paulsen | EDGE | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 86Illinois Committed2 public socials
  6. 6Sladen Shack: protect commitmentSladen Shack | QB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    GM / NIL LiaisonScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 86Illinois Committed1 public socials
  7. 7Soren Fifer: protect commitmentSoren Fifer | OT | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 88Illinois Committed1 public socials
  8. 8Trezavant Boyd: protect commitmentTrezavant Boyd | CB | Protect commit
    ProtectThis week

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

    Position CoachScore 100
    ProtectScore 100Rating 87Illinois Committed1 public socials

Roster fit

2027 position needs

Roster model updated Sep 18, 2026
DLCovered | Hold

18 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 1 committed, 4 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

1 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 4 source-backed | Ryan Paulsen, Khing Thibodeaux, Aidan O'Neil
QBCovered | Hold

4 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 | Sladen Shack, Kamden Lopati, Gavin Hampton
DBCovered | Hold

19 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 4 committed, 7 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

4 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 7 source-backed | Justin Johnson, Trezavant Boyd, Darryl Flemister
LBCovered | Hold

14 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 2 committed, 5 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

2 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 5 source-backed | Sean Rice, Anthony James, DeAnthony Crittenden
OLCovered | Hold

20 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 3 committed, 4 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

3 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 4 source-backed | Mason Halliman, Soren Fifer, Gavin Ericson-Staton
RBCovered | Hold

9 currently rostered; 2027 eligibility unknown, 1 committed, 2 board targets. Need scores are planning estimates from the current roster pool.

1 commits, 0 visits, 0 warm, 2 source-backed | Steven Alexis, Rayshawn Duncan Jr., Arwin Jackson

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2027 visits

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