Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
The Illinois football program continues to push for explosive skill-position athletes, offering Jaxon Howard from the 2023 class.
Howard becomes one of the first major Illini priorities from the 2023 class, as he hails from New Hope, Minnesota, and stars at the tight end position. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end is already turning some heads, as he was offered by Illinois on January 28.