One of these talented players that the Illini are focused on is cornerback Houston Griffith.
Griffith is extremely talented and ranked as a 4-star recruit. He is rated as the 71st best player in the class of 2018 and the best player in the state of Illinois. His name is also familiar in the Illini circles.
The dad of Houston is former Illinois running back Howard Griffith. Howard played for the Illini in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.
With his dad being a great player in Champaign, this should have given the Illini an edge in the recruiting ranks.