This news flew a bit under the radar on Friday, but Lovie Smith and the Illini lost out on one of their top recruiting targets. Four-star wide receiver/safety Isaiah Robertson (Naperville, IL) announced his pledge to Notre Dame via Twitter. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Neuqua Valley product is rated as the No. 4 in-state prospect by 247Sports.
— Isaiah Robertson (@AlMightyzay_1) April 15, 2016
Robertson narrowed his list of schools to Notre Dame, Illinois, Penn State, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt on April 5.
So, obviously, not the best news for the Fighting Illini, but the program is still after another talented local receiver in Ricky Smalling (Oak Lawn, IL).