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4-star RB Ca’Lil Valentine commits to Illinois

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Bret Bielema is feeling the love this weekend.

Four-star running back Ca’Lil Valentine announced his commitment to Illinois on Saturday in an Instagram Live.

NEW COMMIT

4u2b50ufe0f @chandler_wolves RB Ca’Lil Valentine has committed to @IlliniFootball

FULL VIDEOu25b6ufe0f https://t.co/2KzZWLloTW @Sports360AZ pic.twitter.com/2mDqtjpqxD— Claudia Collins (@ClaudiafCollins) July 8, 2023

At 6-foot and 180 pounds, Valentine is from Chandler, Arizona and the 30th-best halfback in the 2024 class, according to 247 Sports.

This is a big catch for Bielema & Co.