23 of the 25 new scholarship spots are full. Kicker Caleb Griffin counts towards 2019. 22 high school / JUCO signees, and 5th year transfer Shaedon Meadors.
That leaves two spots open.
Illinois is waiting on LB Merlin Roberson, who is deciding on Wednesday between Illinois and Arizona State.
Illinois is deferring a decision on offering LB Jacob Hollins until Robertson decides. Will Hollins wait, or commit someplace else? If they offer Hollins before Wednesday, then the writing is on the wall for Robertson. It's possible they could take both, but seems unlikely.
I would be surprised of Dayven Coleman doesn't pick Arizona tomorrow.
CB Dylan Wyatt wants to commit to Illinois and he has an offer. He will sign on Wednesday, but isn't announcing until next Saturday. Will they take him or hold the scholarship open for a transfer?
Illinois plans to sign Taylor. If he ends up not qualifying, the most likely scenario would be to place him at a junior college. That would free up a spot for Illinois to bring in a 5th year transfer this spring.
Lovie Smith press conference will be at 2:15 pm CT on Wednesday.
That leaves two spots open.
Illinois is waiting on LB Merlin Roberson, who is deciding on Wednesday between Illinois and Arizona State.
Illinois is deferring a decision on offering LB Jacob Hollins until Robertson decides. Will Hollins wait, or commit someplace else? If they offer Hollins before Wednesday, then the writing is on the wall for Robertson. It's possible they could take both, but seems unlikely.
I would be surprised of Dayven Coleman doesn't pick Arizona tomorrow.
CB Dylan Wyatt wants to commit to Illinois and he has an offer. He will sign on Wednesday, but isn't announcing until next Saturday. Will they take him or hold the scholarship open for a transfer?
Illinois plans to sign Taylor. If he ends up not qualifying, the most likely scenario would be to place him at a junior college. That would free up a spot for Illinois to bring in a 5th year transfer this spring.
Lovie Smith press conference will be at 2:15 pm CT on Wednesday.
