These players would all help the program build into a Big Ten and national contender. But landing some of these talented recruits is the tough part. Illinois has done a great job of snagging some of the most talented players from different parts of the country.
When it comes to predicting who is going to commit where, the recruiting sites are decently accurate. There are some hiccups along the way, but on occasions, they are right on the money. 247Sports is one of the most established recruiting sites out there. They have a thing called the Crystal Ball.