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Illinois Football
Top 4 verified in Illinois. This is every name we could prove from public evidence — the list publishes at its true depth and is never padded to 25. Order: the Gatorade State Player of the Year anchors the list, with nationally ranked names, All-America selections and reported signings ordered by strength of public evidence. Class of 2026.
As of October 12, 2026
| # | Player | Pos | Meas. | School | Signed / Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas WilliamsGatorade release — Illinois winner, senior QB, verbal to USC; USC Athletics confirms freshman arrival | QB | — | Lincoln-Way East High School (IL) | USC |
| 2 | Nasir RankinSI Navy roster — East WR, senior | WR | — | Morgan Park High School (IL) | Undecided* |
| 3 | Claude MpoumaSI Navy roster — East OL, senior | OL | — | Mount Carmel High School (IL) | Undecided* |
| 4 | Micah DrescherNavy All-American Bowl 2026 selection — West roster (SI roster document; HSFA roster table). Signed with Michigan. | K | — | Hinsdale Central HS (IL) | Michigan |