Singleton was a strong possibility for the Illini to land. He was an in-state recruit who had a solid connection with the program. But Iowa State made too good of a pitch to pass up, apparently. Singleton announced his decision on Twitter that he was going to play for the Cyclones.
Where does this leave Illinois when it comes to the defensive tackle position?
The current roster consists of some great defensive tackle talent. The starters for the upcoming season are likely to be Calvin Avery and Tymir Oliver. Oliver is the incumbent starter and Avery is just starting to get into a groove after a solid freshman campaign.