While the Illinois football program has been actively pursuing several high-profile recruits, two names in particular stood out as major targets. On Thursday night, one of those key prospects made his decision. BREAKING: Four-Star TE Mack Sutter has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’6 225 TE from Dunlap, IL chose the … Read more
Illinois football has made a major splash in the 2026 recruiting cycle, flipping five-star edge rusher from Oklahoma State following his official visit to Champaign. The Pearland (Texas) standout had been pledged to the Cowboys since February and had taken an official visit to Stillwater in late April before ultimately deciding to join Bret Bielema’s … Read more
Purdue Secures Commitment from Five-Star Edge Rusher Purdue added another major piece to its 2026 recruiting class this week. On Thursday, the Boilermakers landed a commitment from five-star edge rusher Max Carmicle, flipping him from Northern Illinois. He becomes the 12th pledge in Purdue’s 2026 class. Carmicle had originally committed to Northern Illinois back … Read more
Illinois took a major step toward solidifying its 2026 recruiting class last week by landing a commitment from five-star tight end Will Vala. Vala, a standout from Downers Grove (Ill.) North, saw his recruitment take off this spring. He ultimately chose the Illini over offers from Wisconsin, Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, Purdue, and several Group of … Read more
