Chicagoland LB James Kreutz commits to in-state Illinois
Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy linebacker James Kreutz has committed to Illinois.
The son of former Chicago Bears All-Pro center Olin Kreutz, Kreutz received his offer earlier in the day from the Fighting Illini.
His brother, Josh Kreutz, is a redshirt freshman for Illinois.
His commitment came just minutes after Hoover (Ala.) High defensive lineman Terrell Jones decommitted from the school.
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Jones is the No. 786 overall player in the country and No. 32 prospect from the state of Alabama, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
“I want to thank the University of Illinois for the offer and recruiting me and especially to all the staff for their hospitality during my official visit. After many prayers and talks with my family I have decided to (decommit),” Jones said in a notes app statement. “I feel this is the best decision for me moving forward. My recruitment is 100% back open.”