Illini Signing Day Central
Updated: February 6, 2013
CHAMPAIGN - Illinois head coach Tim Beckman signed 15 new recruits on Wednesday, the first day of the signing period. That brings the total number of recruits in the 2013 class to 25, which includes 10 players who enrolled in January.
The class is ranked near the middle of the Big Ten, according to the experts. Rivals.com ranks Illinois' class 7th best in the Big Ten; Scout.com places Illinois 5th best in the Big Ten, ahead of perennial powers Michigan State and Penn State.
"The members of the 2013 Fighting Illini recruiting class are an excellent addition to our program," Beckman said in a University release. "We were able to add quality depth at several positions and upgraded the total athleticism of the team across the board. These are young men from the state of Illinois and across the country who are committed to building the Illini football team into a championship program. Ten of them are already on campus and will be working with the team throughout the spring, while the additional 15 will be coming to campus in the summer in preparation for the 2013 season.
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Plainfield DT Bryce Douglas ready to carry on Illini tradition
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Kendrick Foster worked out at camp in front of Tim Beckman this summer
Here's a look at the 15 players who signed today:
Aaron Bailey - QB - Bolingbrook, IL (Bolingbrook)
Jarrod Clements - DL - Dayton, OH (Trotwood Madison)
James Crawford - DB - Deerfield, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Caleb Day - DB - Hillard, OH (Darby)
Bryce Douglas - DT - Plainfield, IL (Plainfield)
Jaylen Dunlap - DB - Glenwood, IL (Crete-Monee)
Kendrick Foster - RB - Peoria, IL (Richwoods)
Michael Hermosillo - WR - Ottawa, IL (Ottawa)
Merrick Jackson - DL - Cahokia, IL (Althoff)
Paul James III - Miami, FL (Norland)
Darwyn Kelly - DB - Upper Marlboro, MD (HD Woodson)
Marchie Murdock - WR - Arlington, TX (Legacy)
Duwayne Smoot - DL - Groveport, OH (Groveport Madison)
Dionte Taylor - WR - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (University School)
Tyler White - TE - Kalamazoo, MI (Plainwell)
They'll join the following 10 players who enrolled at the beginning of this semester.
Dillan Cazley - DB - Charleston, IL (Charleston)
Jesse Chadwell - OL - Clarkston, MI (Clarkston)
Christian Dilaurio - OL - Uniontown, OH (Green)
Darius Mosely - DB - O'Fallon, IL (O'Fallon Twp)
Austin Schmidt - OL - Galena, OH (Olentangy)
Martize Barr - WR - Washington, DC (Iowa Western CC)
Abe Cajuste - DT - Miami, FL (Victor Valley College)
Eric Finney - STAR - Corona, CA (College of the Canyons)
Dallas Hinkhouse - OL - Clive, IA (Iowa Western CC)
Zane Petty - S - Corning, CA (American River College)
The class is ranked near the middle of the Big Ten, according to the experts. Rivals.com ranks Illinois' class 7th best in the Big Ten; Scout.com places Illinois 5th best in the Big Ten, ahead of perennial powers Michigan State and Penn State.
"The members of the 2013 Fighting Illini recruiting class are an excellent addition to our program," Beckman said in a University release. "We were able to add quality depth at several positions and upgraded the total athleticism of the team across the board. These are young men from the state of Illinois and across the country who are committed to building the Illini football team into a championship program. Ten of them are already on campus and will be working with the team throughout the spring, while the additional 15 will be coming to campus in the summer in preparation for the 2013 season.
Coach Reacts:
Tim Beckman talks about 2013 recruiting class
WCIA Features:
Bolingbrook QB Aaron Bailey "all-in" with Illinois
Full Interview with Bolingbrook QB Aaron Bailey
Plainfield DT Bryce Douglas ready to carry on Illini tradition
Full Interview with Plainfield DT Bryce Douglas
Charleston DB Dillan Cazley signs with Illinois
Peoria RB Kendrick Foster talks about committing to Illinois
Kendrick Foster worked out at camp in front of Tim Beckman this summer
Here's a look at the 15 players who signed today:
Aaron Bailey - QB - Bolingbrook, IL (Bolingbrook)
Jarrod Clements - DL - Dayton, OH (Trotwood Madison)
James Crawford - DB - Deerfield, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
Caleb Day - DB - Hillard, OH (Darby)
Bryce Douglas - DT - Plainfield, IL (Plainfield)
Jaylen Dunlap - DB - Glenwood, IL (Crete-Monee)
Kendrick Foster - RB - Peoria, IL (Richwoods)
Michael Hermosillo - WR - Ottawa, IL (Ottawa)
Merrick Jackson - DL - Cahokia, IL (Althoff)
Paul James III - Miami, FL (Norland)
Darwyn Kelly - DB - Upper Marlboro, MD (HD Woodson)
Marchie Murdock - WR - Arlington, TX (Legacy)
Duwayne Smoot - DL - Groveport, OH (Groveport Madison)
Dionte Taylor - WR - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (University School)
Tyler White - TE - Kalamazoo, MI (Plainwell)
They'll join the following 10 players who enrolled at the beginning of this semester.
Dillan Cazley - DB - Charleston, IL (Charleston)
Jesse Chadwell - OL - Clarkston, MI (Clarkston)
Christian Dilaurio - OL - Uniontown, OH (Green)
Darius Mosely - DB - O'Fallon, IL (O'Fallon Twp)
Austin Schmidt - OL - Galena, OH (Olentangy)
Martize Barr - WR - Washington, DC (Iowa Western CC)
Abe Cajuste - DT - Miami, FL (Victor Valley College)
Eric Finney - STAR - Corona, CA (College of the Canyons)
Dallas Hinkhouse - OL - Clive, IA (Iowa Western CC)
Zane Petty - S - Corning, CA (American River College)
