Overview
- Jakwon Morris decommitted from USC and committed to Illinois on November 27, as announced by recruiting outlets.
- He had been pledged to USC since October 13 following an official visit earlier that month.
- He publicly rejected a report claiming USC enforced a no‑visit policy and moved on after his Illinois trip, leaving the exact reasoning disputed.
- Recruiting services rate Morris as the top junior college cornerback in the 2026 class, and he has two years of eligibility remaining.
- Illinois insiders say the addition helps offset secondary losses, including senior Torrie Cox Jr. and uncertainty around Xavier Scott, with reports expecting Morris to sign during the early window and enroll in January.