CHAMPAIGN — Illinois had a serious collection of talent on hand for its junior day and open practice Saturday at Memorial Stadium. It's already paid off with a pair of commitments in the Class of 2020. Three-star offensive lineman Marcus Harper II committed early Sunday afternoon, while four-star running back Reggie Love did the same in the early evening.
Love continues the Trinity Catholic (Mo.) to Illinois pipeline. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound running back — ranked in the top 200 players nationally in the 2020 class — is the fourth player from the St. Louis school the Illini have landed in the Lovie Smith era along with offensive lineman Larry Boyd (transferred this offseason) and four-star prospects Isaiah Williams and Shammond Cooper as the highlights of the 2019 class.