First day of signing today and includes Johnny Newton's little brother, 5'11" 205lb QB Jershaun.
"Illinois' 21 signees had an average 247Sports rating of 86.85, the highest average rating in program history. The Illini's last two classes are rated as the two most talented classes in program history, according to 247Sports' ratings that date back to 2001."
Three Fighting Illini football brothers:
» Tywan Cox (Torrie Cox Jr.), Jershaun Newton (Jer'Zhan Newton), Xanai Scott (Xavier Scott)
• Three four-star recruits:
» Grant Beerman (Rivals), Erik Gayle (ESPN), Jershaun Newton (Rivals)
https://fightingillini.com/news/2024/12/4/illinois-football-signs-21-on-national-signing-day.aspx