Here’s what Illinois football fans need to know about what recruits the Fighting Illini are expected to sign on Dec. 4 early signing day.

During a week in which Illinois football already had plenty to celebrate, the Illini signed 20 players Wednesday to round out a top-50 national recruiting class, according to 247 Sports. Coach Bret Bielema will enter his fifth season in Champaign next fall.

Illinois football saw 21 prospects make their commitment to the Illini official on Wednesday. 21 future Illini players signed letters of intent on National Signing Day. The class has six players from the state of Illinois,

There are three points of emphasis in roster management that have led to this evolution: The 2025 class is a relatively small prep haul. So how did Illinois fare? Who is going to contribute early? What is the long-term fit of this class in the overall roster construction picture?