Expect an on-rush of football commitments over the coming weeks as college programs look to get a handle on the 2026 class.

It's a two-hour, 45-minute drive from Nick Hankins' high school, Belleville West, to the Illinois campus. The three-star cornerback visited with Bret Bielema's program on Wednesday, joining his ...

Belleville West 2026 cornerback Nick Hankins has made several visits to the Illinois campus, including this past week for the ...