Asmussen: The class of each class
Top dogs
Here are the best players in each Illinois recruiting class during the past decade. Aaron Bailey and Caleb Day have the highest rating in the current class:
Dami Ayoola
RB, 2012
Floridian scored two touchdowns during his rookie season
Jon Davis
TE, 2011
Louisville product made last-day decision to sign with Illini
Chandler Whitmer
QB, 2010
Downers Grove South star left (for UConn) after failing to win starting job
Terry Hawthorne
WR, 2009
East St. Louis standout moved to cornerback once need arose
Corey Liuget
DT, 2008
After three productive seasons, Floridian was a first-round NFL draft pick
Arrelious Benn
WR, 2007
Receiver showed rest of country it was cool to play for Ron Zook
Juice Williams
QB, 2006
Was rated ahead of pro-style QBs Sam Bradford and Colin Kaepernick
Rashard Mendenhall
RB, 2005
Future first-round pick originally made commitment to Ron Turner
Sam Carson
LB, 2004
Part of Turner’s final recruiting class, one of few to complete eligibility
Martin O’Donnell
OL, 2003
Downers Grove South star fulfilled promise, was an All-American
Hey Bob:
ESPN has Paul James ranked highest, then Darius Mosely, then Aaron Bailey. Jarrod Clements and Dillan Cazley then tie for the 4th spot.
I think Sam Carson was also Downers Grove South, (my high school too - Go Mustangs!) part of the state championship team in their class. Beat one of the Naperville schools in an upset to win it in Memorial Stadium.
Cheers!
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