Defensive end Jacob Alexander of state power Frankfort Lincoln-Way East committed to coach Bret Bielema and the Illini on Monday, according to a post from his high school's X.com account.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff have continued to build out the program's 2026 recruiting class, adding 6-foot-4, 240-pound Jacob Alexander – a three-star and top-15 in-state edge ...