Illinois adds another in-state offensive lineman

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May 14—CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football added to its in-state recruiting success Thursday with a commitment from Morton offensive lineman Soren Fifer. The 6-foot-7, 295-pound tackle is the Illini's third commitment in the Class of 2027 and second offensive lineman.

Fifer joins a small class to date that includes Lincoln-Way East offensive lineman Mason Halliman and Evanston cornerback Justin Johnson. All three are ranked as top 20 recruits in the state, per 247Sports.

Fifer, who has been a regular on the Illinois campus between camps and unofficial visits, is ranked as a three-star prospect and a top 50 offensive tackle nationally. He had other Power Four offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Oregon, Pittsburgh and Wisconsin in addition to Liberty and Illinois State.

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