Illinois flipped two-star offensive tackle JJ Hirdes from a previous commitment to WMU.
Illinois junior wing Ty Rodgers will sit out the season and take a redshirt.
Illinois hosted Purdue commit Grant Beerman for an official visit over the weekend.
Three-star cornerback Tywan Cox flipped his commitment to Illinois.
Brad Underwood spoke to the media to preview the season opener on Monday against Eastern Illinois. Â
