On the same day that all of Illinois’ 2021 signees arrived on campus, the Fighting Illini landed a commitment from a priority target in 2022’s class.
Three-star linebacker Malachi Hood announced Monday that he’ll be donning Orange & Blue next season.
The Illini offered Hood a scholarship just last Tuesday, and the Joliet Catholic product was in Champaign for an official visit over the weekend.
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker is the 25th-ranked player in Illinois by 247Sports.
Hood joins his classmate, tailback Jordan Anderson, as part of the Illini’s class of 2022.