Illini Land First Out-of-State TE

Illinois football just snagged its first out-of-state commit for the 2027 class with six-foot-five tight end Cade Newman from Ankeny, Iowa. Ranked 67th nationally and 14th in Iowa among tight ends, Newman brings size, hands, and blocking ability—exactly what coach Bret Bielema wants. He caught 10 passes for 116 yards and two TDs last season and is expected to thrive in a traditional TE role. With Illinois’ current depth at the position, Newman could see the field sooner rather than later, especially as he competes with a standout junior college transfer. 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/47979582fe17d1a8