Illinois football team, under Coach Bret Bielema, is making significant strides in recruiting for the 2026 class, currently ranking 23rd nationally. The focus is on players who can make an immediate impact, with top targets including Dre Riley, a highly-ranked safety from Northwest Mississippi Community College, and Maika Matelau, a top junior college interior offensive lineman. The team is also actively pursuing Lance Dawson, a four-star defensive lineman, and Jalen Anderson, a top junior college outside linebacker, as well as Keon Hutchins, the best junior college wide receiver, who recently decommitted from West Virginia.

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