MORE: Speedy Texas running back checks out Illinois

The Fighting Illini want to add a speed back to their 2017 recruiting class. With that in mind, an Illinois offer went out this month to 3-star running back Calvin Tyler from Silsbee (Texas).

Tyler took a two-day unofficial visit to Illinois in late July. An elusive all-purpose, back Tyler was prolific last year as junior in high school, rushing for 1,800 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.

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