Konkey Commits to Illinois

Illinois just pulled off a major recruiting win as four-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey commits to the Fighting Illini, despite taking an official visit to Iowa. Ranked the 12th-best player in Illinois and 35th-best wide receiver nationally, Konkey put up monster numbers at Geneva High—41 catches, 739 yards, and 9 TDs last season. While Iowa will feel the sting, most analysts saw Illinois as the frontrunner, and with offers from Duke, Northwestern, and more, the Illini are now celebrating a huge addition to their 2027 class. 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/59e83921d2f80a87