Chicago's Liggins and Rankin commit to Illinois football

chicagotribune.com

King Liggins of Brother Rice and Nasir Rankin of Morgan Park have both committed to play football at the University of Illinois, potentially starting a trend. Liggins, a defensive lineman, and Rankin, a receiver, announced their commitments on YouTube. Liggins, a three-star recruit, chose Illinois over Wisconsin. Rankin, a four-star recruit, had a standout season with 48 catches and 17 touchdowns. Both players hope to encourage other local talent to stay in-state. The Illinois football program, under coach Bret Bielema, is coming off a successful season and is looking to build on its recent momentum.


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