Early signing day is here.
Illinois football currently has
19 commitments in its 2025 class but is looking to add more as it tries to solidify another class under
fourth-year coach Bret Bielema . Illinois' 2025 class sits at No. 46 in the nation and No. 15 in the Big Ten Conference per the 247Sports Composite. All four of Bielema's recruiting classes have hovered around the top 40 or 50, according to the 247Sports rankings. The decade before Bielema came, just three classes ranked that high, according to
Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer , part of the 247Sports umbrella of recruiting experts.
Illinois football recruiting targets
There are still a few players left uncommitted,
according to Werner . Names to know include four-start defensive back Alex Graham of Michigan. The Colorado commit visited Champaign in the fall and experts also point to Michigan or USC. Illinois might also add a high school prospect, as well, as the program has done over the last few years. For instance, last year they added
Spring Valley Hall defensive back Mac Resetich , who played some key minutes this season.
Illinois' 2025 class currently ranks
No. 49 in the nation per the
247Sports Composite . The Illini are
No. 15 in the Big Ten Conference.
Illinois football recruiting class 2025
When is early signing day?
The early signing day period opens Dec. 4 and closes Dec. 6.
When is late signing day?
The late signing day opens Feb. 5 and runs through April 1 for Division I programs.
