CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Football has landed the highest-rated recruit of the Bret Bielema era. 2026 Four-star defensive back Victor Singleton (Toledo, OH) has committed to the Illini.

It’s officially the offseason for college football, over a month since Illinois’ last game. The good news continues, as head coach Bret Bielema and his staff added another recruit, cornerback Victor ...

Head coach Bret Bielema is now doing what he can to build on that success, and on Saturday, he received a commitment from cornerback Victor Singleton, per Hayes Fawcett. He's part of the class of ...

247Sports ranks Singleton the No. 46 overall prospect in the Class of 2026 and the No. 3 cornerback prospect in the class. Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker led the Illini's pursuit of ...

CHAMPAIGN — The 16-year-old version of Ethan Hampton, when he was 60 pounds lighter and clean-shaven with short hair, may not believe this is where he'd end up some six years later. Maybe the ...

Both are great athletes with big arms. Bret Bielema has built the Illinois quarterback room into something special. This program is skyrocketing in the right direction, and it is a fun ride.

Bielema did a great job adding secondary talent in the class of 2025. Players like Andre Lovett and Tywan Cox are going to fight for snaps in year one. I expect a good haul of defensive backs ...

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