The last Kendrick from Peoria who signed with Illinois football turned out to be a top player. Former Richwoods star Kendrick Foster was named the team’s outstanding offensive performer for 2016.
Lovie Smith is going back to the central Illinois city, this time for defensive help.
Peoria High lineman Kendrick Green made a commitment to Illinois on Thursday, multiple sources reported.
Green, a 6-foot-3, 270-pounder, was on The News-Gazette’s 2016 Special Mention 100 list as part of its All-State football coverage.
He picked the Illini over offers from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Rutgers.
Green made his official visit to Illinois earlier in the month.