Is Lovie Smith targeting a four-star standout from Texas? It definitely appears that way. According to Scout's Greg Powers, dual-threat quarterback Jalen Mayden (Sachse, TX) has recently picked up a scholarship offer from the coaching staff. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound prospect is the No. 9 player at the position (No. 218 overall) in 247Sports' class-of-2018 rankings.
BREAKING: Congrats to 2018 4* QB Jalen Mayden on offer No. 11 from Illinois. https://t.co/VoehGg3RTW pic.twitter.com/jyIwuvLnBh
— Greg Powers (@GPowersScout) June 7, 2016
Predictably, Mayden already has an impressive offer list despite having only completed his sophomore year of high school.