Anthony James Commits to Illinois

Anthony James, a towering three-star linebacker from LaMarque High, has committed to Illinois over offers from Oklahoma State, Colorado, and others, thanks in part to strong connections made by linebacker coach Anthony McDaniel. Standing 6’3” and packing 205 pounds, James racked up 134 tackles, 3 sacks, and 24 tackles for loss last season. He even got a chance to bond with fellow commit Sean Rice during his official visit, signaling early chemistry within the Class of 2027. With James now the ninth commit for the class, Illinois is on a hot streak of securing top talent after visit weekends — and this move signals a bright future for the program. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bad0136daaa4b497