Oswego East's Antwain Walker is the latest in-state commitment for Lovie Smith and the Illini

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Oswego East cornerback Antwain Walker added an offer from Illinois on Tuesday after an impressive camp performance last Saturday. A few hours after getting his Fighting Illini offer, Walker called head coach Lovie Smith and gave Illinois his verbal commitment.

"Illinois officially offered me a scholarship (Tuesday) afternoon," Walker said. "The Illinois coaches said that they really liked me after the camp on Saturday and that I should stay in touch with them. Once they offered me, I took a little time to talk it over but I already knew I was ready to commit. I called up Lovie and the Illinois coaches and gave them my verbal commitment."

Walker discussed why he decided to end his recruitment and pledge to Illinois.

"Illinois is just a great program and also a great school. Illinois feels like home, and it's also in my home state. It's Big Ten football and also a Big Ten education at one of the best schools in the country. Illinois has a ton of history and tradition, and I also feel like I'll be given a chance to try to earn early playing time at Illinois."

Walker is now the third known verbal commitment in the Fighting Illini's Class of 2018. Walker joins Peoria quarterback Coran Taylor and Danville offensive tackle Julian Pearl in Smith's 2018 class.

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