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Cam Thomas is one of the top athletes in the 2026 recruiting class, and though there is still plenty of time to go in his ...

It has been such a long time since the Illinois football team has been able to recruit at a high level. If you are younger ...

Not too long ago, one of the top 2026 prospects spurned both Michigan and Ohio State and committed to Illinois. Victor ...

Lakota West 2026 linebacker Cam Thomas announced Thursday he has verbally committed to the University of Illinois.

The Lakota West defensive standout announced Thursday he has verbally committed to Illinois. Thomas was first-team All-GMC and second-team All-Southwest District when he made 84 tackles, including 14.

Illinois football's Class of 2026 is growing in national ranks after it got a commitment from a 4-star linebacker Cam Thomas ...

The 2026 recruiting class for Bret Bielema and his staff just seems to get better and better. The class only gets boosted ...

Lakota West linebacker Cam Thomas has committed to Illinois. Thomas named Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, West Virginia ...

Illinois football grabbed four-star linebacker Cam Thomas, which is a major win for the program and head coach Bret Bielema.

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of players on each team. It includes where they went to college and where they were born.