Five Illini finish top 10 in first two days of NCAA track championships
Up next
Author
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


ST. LOUIS, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois football added to its impressive 2026 class on Saturday.

The Illini picked up a commitment from composite four star athlete Jacob Eberhart.

Eberhart, listed generically on recruiting sites, is being recruited as a defensive back according to 247 Sports. He played both wide receiver and defense as a junior in high school, attending Kirkwood High School in the St. Louis area.

Composite rankings list the new Illini commit as the No. 4 player in the state of Missouri for the 2026 recruiting class.

Eberhart picked Illinois over four other finalists: Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama. He becomes the Illini’s 23rd commit in the 2026 cycle.

Jacob’s father, Jason Eberhart, played defensive line at Illinois from 1997-2000.

It adds to a long list of Illinois football ties with the St. Louis area.

Illinois sent four St. Louis natives to Busch Stadium in June for Illini Night. Plus, Belleville native Nick Hankins (another 2026 prospect) is committed to Illinois.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Former flight attendant posed as pilot, received hundreds of free flights: Prosecutors

Ex-Flight Attendant Impersonates Pilot, Scores Free Flights: Legal Authorities Reveal

In a rather audacious scheme, a former flight attendant from Canada managed…
Orange County Democrats oppose possible ICE detention facility plans 

Orange County Democrats Stand Against Proposed ICE Detention Center Plans

In Orange County, Florida, the local Democratic Party has voiced strong opposition…
The Morgan apartments face foreclosure; tenants union wants St. Pete to acquire property

Tenants Push for St. Pete to Acquire Morgan Apartments Amid Foreclosure Crisis

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Morgan apartments in St. Petersburg are…
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ to make Florida debut in Orlando. Here’s when

Orlando to Host Florida Premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ – Find Out the Date

ORLANDO, Fla. – The enchanting world of Harry Potter is casting its…
Asian shares rise, tracking Wall Street gains as Trump backs down on Greenland

Asian Markets Climb, Echoing Wall Street’s Gains Amid Trump’s Decision on Greenland

HONG KONG – Asian markets experienced a general uptick on Thursday, buoyed…
ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Rising ICE Operations in Maine: Heightened Concerns Among Immigrant Communities

PORTLAND, Maine – The Trump administration has set its sights on Maine…
Effingham Schools plan to move forward with redistricting plan

Effingham Schools Set to Implement New District Boundaries

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Effingham County School authorities are gearing up to…
RCSO SWAT Team responds to Fox Hall Circle after reports of shots fired, standoff

SWAT Team Mobilizes for Standoff After Gunfire Erupts on Fox Hall Circle

AUGUSTA, Ga. () – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has reported that…