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2027 Football class

17 committed

  1. LBAnthony JamesLa Marque, La Marque, TX · 6-2, 200 lb
  2. WRBennett KonkeyGeneva, Geneva, IL · 6-1, 189 lb
  3. WRBrody KnowlesSouthlake Carroll, Southlake, TX · 6-5, 190 lb
  4. TECade NewmanAnkeny Centennial, Ankeny, IA · 6-5, 220 lb
  5. SDarryl FlemisterMartin Luther King, Detroit, MI · 6-0, 160 lb
  6. IOLGavin Ericson-StatonMontini Catholic, Lombard, IL · 6-5, 270 lb
  7. OTHarryone MaileoiUpland, Walnut, CA · 6-5, 365 lb · committed Sun., Oct. 4Added by editor (Public reports)
  8. CBJustin JohnsonEvanston Township, Evanston, IL · 6-2, 180 lb
  9. IOLMason HallimanLincoln-Way East, Frankfort, IL · 6-3½, 275 lb
  10. EDGERyan PaulsenCentral DeWitt, DeWitt, IA · 6-4, 230 lb
  11. LBSean RiceSt. Laurence, Evergreen Park, IL · 6-2, 210 lb
  12. QBSladen ShackBrandon, Brandon, MS · 6-1, 211 lb
  13. OTSoren FiferMorton, Morton, IL · 6-7, 295 lb
  14. RBSteven AlexisGibbs, St. Petersburg, FL · 6-0, 203 lb
  15. CBTrezavant BoydMiami Central, Miami, FL · 5-10, 160 lb
  16. STyrone Howard Jr.St. John Neumann, Naples, FL · 6-1½, 165 lb
  17. KUlysses MoralesOak Forest, Oak Forest, IL · 6-0, 170 lb

2027 Men’s basketball class

2 committed

  1. SGMason MartinNeuqua Valley, Naperville, IL · 6-5, 180 lb · committed Thurs., Jan. 1Added by editor (Public reports)
  2. SGQuinton KittMonarch Academy, Kansas City, KS · 6-6, 205 lb · committed Thurs., Nov. 27Added by editor (Public reports)

Portal by team

Football2026 cycle

20 in, 27 out−7

In

  • Robert Edmonson, LB

    from Colorado State

  • Deuce Fillmore, CB

    from Georgia State

  • James Finley IV, S

    from Northern Illinois

  • Zach Haber, LS

    from Arkansas

  • William Holmes, EDGE

    from Utah State

  • Katin Houser, QB

    from East Carolina

  • Carter Janki, DL

    from Pennsylvania

  • Eddie Kasper, WR

    from Illinois State

  • Christian Martin, OT

    from Colorado State

  • Ethan Moczulski, K

    from Washington

  • Alex Perry, WR

    from Florida International

  • Jayshon Platt, WR

    from Florida Atlantic

  • Darrell Prater, DL

    from Jacksonville State

  • Jake Renfro, IOL

    from Wisconsin

  • Ean Rhea, EDGE

    from Emory & Henry

  • Ty Robinson, WR

    from Ball State

  • Maurice Smith, ATH

    from Chowan

  • Connor Sullivan, DL

    from Washington State

  • Isaiah Thomison, DL

    from Bowling Green

  • Lavon Williams, S

    from East Texas A&M

Out

  • Easton Baker, LB

    Not listed

  • Justin Bowick, WR

    to Oklahoma State

  • Alexander Capka-Jones, WR

    Not listed

  • Eli Coenen, DL

    to Michigan State

  • Tomiwa Durojaiye, DL

    to South Carolina

  • Malik Elzy, WR

    to LSU

  • Kellen Francis, OT

    Not listed

  • Jake Furtney, TE

    to Ohio

  • Ethan Hampton, QB

    to Southern Miss

  • Jojo Hayden, LB

    to Purdue

  • Ashton Hollins, WR

    to Georgia Southern

  • Malachi Hood, LB

    to West Virginia

  • Saboor Karriem, S

    to Temple

  • Angelo McCullom, DL

    to Texas A&M

  • Tyler McMillan, OT

    to Eastern Michigan

  • Curt Neal, DL

    to Purdue

  • Harrysson Ngassa, EDGE

    to South Florida

  • David Olano, K

    to Texas A&M

  • Kaleb Patterson, CB

    to Kansas State

  • Trey Petty, QB

    to Western Michigan

  • Amar Reynolds, CB

    to Florida Atlantic

  • Tyson Rooks, S

    Not listed

  • Cole Rusk, TE

    to Arizona

  • Mario Sanders II, WR

    to Southern Miss

  • Donovan Turner, CB

    to Sacramento State

  • Jeremiah Warren, DL

    to Pittsburgh

  • Vernon Woodward III, CB

    to Jacksonville State

Men’s basketball2026 cycle

1 in, 4 out−3

In

  • Stefan Vaaks, SG

    from Providence

Out

  • Toni Bilic, SF

    Not listed

  • Brandon Lee, SG

    to James Madison

  • Mihailo Petrovic, PG

    to Seton Hall

  • Ty Rodgers, SF

    to Boise State

Recruiting, portal and NIL news

  1. RECRUITING: How Does Illinois Basketball KEEP Finding Recruiting GEMS? | Ethan Brown Next?

    Locked On Illini, 6 days agoRecruiting

  2. Illini Commit Quinton Kitt & David Williams talks Illini Hoops #629

    I on the Illini (Bleav), 6 days agoRecruiting

  3. ANALYTICS: Illinois Basketball Has the No. 1 CEILING in America?! | 4-Star Visits Illini MBB

    Locked On Illini, 8 days agoRecruiting

  4. DAY AFTER: Saturday's Victory PROVES Why Illinois NEEDS Bret Bielema | Ohio St Flip Illini Commit?

    Locked On Illini, 9 days agoRecruiting

  5. Illinois Basketball Is Spending HOW MUCH?! CBS Sports Reveals MASSIVE Investment! | Illini Podcast

    Locked On Illini, 11 days agoNIL

  6. Illini Basketball Hype, Football QB Change & NIL Deep Dive | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 10.16.26

    IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular (Bleav), 18 days agoNIL

  7. 5-Star Brady Pettigrew Recaps Illinois Basketball Official Visit, His Basketball Journey & More

    Armchair Illini Podcast, 25 days agoRecruiting

  8. Illinois basketball doesn’t need to win every recruiting battle

    The Champaign Room, 25 days agoRecruiting

  9. 5-Star Brady Pettigrew Recaps Illinois Basketball Official Visit, His Basketball Journey & More

    Armchair Illini Podcast, 25 days agoRecruiting

  10. Illinois loses out on 2027 five-star Darius Wabbington

    The Champaign Room, 28 days agoRecruiting

  11. RECRUITING: Who Should Be Illinois' No. 1 Recruiting Target? | Illini Podcast

    Locked On Illini, 29 days agoRecruiting

Window dates: football Sat., Jan. 2 to Sat., Jan. 16, 2027; men’s basketball projected Tues., April 6 to Tues., April 20, 2027.