Illinois flips 2020 DE from SEC East rival
Illinois continues to add to its 2020 class as the Early Signing Period approaches!
This time, the Illini were able to flip a recruit from Missouri out of the SEC East. The Tigers recently went through a change at head coach, and it helped Illinois pick up this commitment.
The player is Cooper Davis, a defensive end out of Melbourne, Florida. According to the 247 Sports Composite, Davis is a three-star SDE and the No. 46 SDE in the country for 2020.
Davis shared the details of his commitment to Illinois after originally committing to Mizzou on Twitter:
🔷🔶🔷🔶#littyville #Illinois #fightingIllini pic.twitter.com/uSrt4WWXdL
— Cooper Davis (@CooperrDavis) December 11, 2019
Here’s a look at his highlights from Hudl: