Illinois Football lands Key DB Transfer

Illinois Football lands Demetrius Hill, a key DB Transfer

Illinois Football has been active on the recruiting scene. As the Spring comes to a close, Illinois Football has set up plenty of official visits. Bret Bielema and his crew are actively trying to build their class of 2024, in addition to adding key players who can make an impact this coming season. So far, Illinois has 3 commits in the Class of 2024. However, they are still putting the final touches on their class of 2023. They made moves this weekend as they land Demetrius Hill, a defensive back who has played at FIU.

Demetrius Hill: The Player

Hill will have 3 years of eligibility left with the Illini. He is a 6 foot 2 cornerback who will add some size and experience to a rather young and smaller room. Outside of Taz Nicholson, Illinois is expected to rely heavily on Tyler Strain. Strain showed some promise at the end of last season, however, he is a smaller back under 6 feet. Hill adds some length to the room that needs depth. The Illinois defensive backroom is talented, however does not have much experience outside of Nicholson. Illinois has quite the sell-in defensive backs and was able to lock it down.

Hill was high in demand too. Programs like Virginia Tech and Minnesota were after his services, however, Illinois Football closed it down with an official visit. Hill joins Nicario Harper as the other transfer portal add that will play significant minutes in the defensive backfield. He seems to have some positional versatility given his length. Demetrius Hill could very well be in the picture at safety along with Harper, Matt Bailey, Solo Turner, and TJ Griffin.

What’s next in Illinois Football?

Hill did not play much during his time as an Illini. During the end of his first season, Hill tore his ACL and missed the entire 2024 season. As of December 12th, 2024, Hill announced his intent to enter the transfer portal.

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