Illinois football coach Bret Bielema unveiled his largest recruiting class yet, the Class of 2026, with thirty new recruits. This annual signing day breakdown, now in its fifth year, stands out from previous coaches approaches. Bielema provides a detailed rundown of each player, including highlight videos, and even allows players to choose their own clips. Notable moments include six-foot-six, three-hundred-twenty-five-pound offensive lineman Champ Smiths impressive touchdown catch. The highly-ranked class, currently number twenty-one nationally, offers a transparent look into the future of Illinois football.

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