Two high school players from Florida gave their commitments to Illinois football on Monday. Four-star linebacker Tony Williams and three-star defensive back Almirian Thomas become the 12th and 13th Fighting Illini commitments from the Class of 2026. Williams plays for Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines, while Thomas plays at Cape Coral.
Williams and Thomas are the fifth and sixth Florida junior prospects to give their verbal commitments to Bret Bielema's team.
During his junior season, Thomas, who is ranked as the No. 39 cornerback in the country, recorded 22 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception to go with a forced fumble and fumble recovery. He's listed at 6-foot-1, 165 pounds.
Williams and Thomas are the fifth and sixth Florida junior prospects to give their verbal commitments to Bret Bielema's team.
During his junior season, Thomas, who is ranked as the No. 39 cornerback in the country, recorded 22 tackles, four pass breakups and one interception to go with a forced fumble and fumble recovery. He's listed at 6-foot-1, 165 pounds.
