Ahead of a major recruiting weekend for Bret Bielema & Co., a big in-state pickup for the Illini.
Three-star tight end Karsen Konkel announced his commitment to Illinois on Wednesday via Twitter.
100% COMMITTED @IlliniFootball @BretBielema @RobbyDischer pic.twitter.com/bDt7U1N598
— Karsen Konkel (@karsen_konkel) June 21, 2023
The 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end prospect hails from down-state Pinckneyville. According to 247 Sports, he is the 18th-best prospect in Illinois in the class of 2024.
Konkel held offers from other Power Five programs, including Michigan State, Virginia Tech and Indiana.