Commit Tracker: Corbin leads No. 23 Gonzaga

Every week during the high school football season, Orange and Blue News profiles a future Illini and breaks down the performances of each recruit in our "Commit Tracker" feature.

Reggie Corbin, running back, Washington (DC) Gonzaga.

Washington (DC) Gonzaga entered the 2014 football season ranked No. 23 nationally in the USA Today Super 25. On Friday, the Gonzaga Eagles traveled to Langhorne (PA) to take on Neshaminy High School.

Future Illini running Reggie Corbin helped to lead Gonzaga to dominating 42-3 win with a big game on the ground.

"It was exciting and it was great to be back out there," Corbin said. "I had 8 carries for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns. The first run I had was a 68-yard touchdown."

Corbin, a 5-foot-9, 191 pound all-purpose back, committed to Illinois in late May, choosing the Illini over an offer from Washington State. He had heavy interest from Georgia Tech, Maryland, Rutgers, Duke, and others.

Last season as a junior, Corbin rushed for 1,103 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is looking to build on his season opening performance against Neshaminy, but he isn't taking anything for granted.

"I hope it starts out a great year, but I'm still working hard," Corbin said. "I'm just looking at it like this game never happened and try to keep getting better."

Illini assistant Alex Golesh was the lead recruiter on Corbin, and the two stay in close touch. Corbin got a text message from the Illinois staff after his game on Friday.

"I talk to Coach Golesh and Coach Beckman every day," Corbin said. "Just about every morning they will message me on Twitter telling me good luck. We talk on the phone at least once a week."

Next up for Gonzaga is a nationally televised game at Clifton (VA) Centreville where Corbin will go head-to-head against 3-star RB AJ Turner, a South Carolina commit.

Centreville is the No. 2 ranked team in the nation in the USA Today Super 25. Catch the game live on ESPNU at 7pm CT this Friday, Sept. 5.

Commit Tracker

Dre Brown, running back, DeKalb (Ill.). After a lengthy delay due to lightning, Brown rushed for 169 yards to lead the Barbs over Vernon Hills (Ill.) 33-14. Brown's night was highlighted by an 86 yard romp for a touchdown. Next game: Fri, Sept 5, at West Chicago (Ill.).

Andrew Davis, tight end, Iowa Western C.C. The IWCC Reivers entered the 2014 season ranked No. 2 in the NJCAA. Davis didn't have a catch, but he played a big role in the running game in a season opening 57-35 win over Coffeyville C.C. on Saturday. Next game: Sat, Sept. 6 vs. Butler C.C.

Henry Enyenihi, running back, Sacramento City College. Next game: Sat, Sept. 6 vs. Laney College.

Jimmy Fitzgerald, quarterback, Champaign (Ill.) Centennial. The future Illini QB had a huge night on Friday, throwing for 6 touchdowns in just three quarters, including TD passes of 60, 53, and 33 yards. Fitzgerald finished with 231 yards passing and 97 rushing in a 62-12 win over Morton (Ill.). Next game: Fri, Sept 5, vs. Marion (Ill.) .

Zach Heath, offensive lineman, American River C.C. Next game: Sat, Sept 6 vs. Modesto C.C.

Zeke Martin, offensive lineman, Medina (Ohio). Brunswick (Ohio) 36 Medina 0. Ian Crawley, last season's leading rusher for Medina, was hampered by a pulled hamstring during training camp and was used sparingly Friday. Medina couldn't get their ground game going. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 vs. Akron (Ohio) North.

Sam Mays, wide receiver, Houston (Texas) Kinkaid. St. Thomas Catholic 36 Houston Kinkaid 24. Mays posted 121 receiving yards on 5 catches, including one touchdown. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 vs. Bay City (Texas).

Gabe Megginson, offensive lineman, Jacksonville (Ill.). Jacksonville fell 44-38 to Springfield (Ill.) Lanphier in the season opener for both teams. Jacksonville aired it out, as junior quarterback Joe Brannan went 27-44 for 309 yards and a touchdown. The Crimsons ran behind Megginson in the red zone, scoring 4 touchdowns on the ground. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 vs. Springfield (Ill.) Southeast.

A.D. Miller, Dallas (Texas) Bishop Dunne. Bishop Dunne 51 Dallas Christian 0. Miller only played in the first half because of the lopsided score, but still hauled in 5 receptions for 158 yards and 3 touchdowns in a dominating performance. Next game: Fri, Sept 12 vs. Dallas Madison.

Patrick Nelson, safety, Chicago Hales Franciscan. Nelson recorded a team-high 10 tackles and Hales Franciscan defeated Chicago Bogan 34-6. Nelso also rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown playing running back for the Spartans. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 vs. Comer Prep.

Caleb Reams, tight end, Gurnee (Ill.) Warren Township. Warren edged Lyons 17-14 in a defensive struggle. Reams grabbed an 8 yard touchdown pass in the contest. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 at Winnetka (Ill.) New Trier.

Adam Solomon, Indianapolis (Ind.) Bishop Chatard. Bishop Chatard routed Indianapolis Broad Ripple 75-0. Solomon helped power a relentless offense that put up 56 points in the first half. The Spartans improve to 2-0. Next game: Fri, Sept. 5 at Indianapolis Roncalli.