It was first announced and confirmed by Jeremy Werner of 247Sports that Phifer Griffin had committed to the University of Illinois. This is big news for the program. Not only did we land another player for the class of 2020, but he also plays a position of need.
Griffin is a 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle from Union Academy in Monroe, North Carolina. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 787 player in the class of 2020 and the No. 68 offensive tackle in the nation. He is also the No.