# Ep. 1184 - Illini add four Class of 2027 commits; Players we need to talk about more

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Podcast: [Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/illini-inquirer-podcast-an-illinois-fighting-illini-athletics-podcast-1047532)
Published: 2026-06-12T17:58:17+00:00
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest commitments for Illinois football, including 2026 Unity QB Dane Eisenmenger and four Class of 2027 prospects: QB Sladen Shack, TE Cade Newman, OL Gavin Ericson-Staton and DL Ryan Paulsen. The guys also preview another weekend of Class of 2027 official visitors before discussing Illinois football players they think deserve more focus heading into the 2026 season. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  

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