There are so many recruiting targets who have the Illini either on their top lists or could potentially commit to the program soon. The recruiting presence the coaching staff has displayed is nothing short of amazing. Lovie Smith and the rest of the coaches continue to spread throughout the country to recruit some of the best players in the class of 2019.
One player that has popped onto the Illinois radar as of late is Stephon Wright. He is a 6-foot-3, 260-pound strong-side defensive end from Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, California. He is rated as a four-star recruit who is the No.