2023 OT Rico Jackson commits to Illinois

Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard offensive tackle Rico Jackson has committed to Illinois, announcing the news Sunday on social media.

Jackson was on an official visit to the school this weekend.

110% Committed #famILLY 🟠🟠 @BretBielema @CoachKleffner @Coach_BMiller @CoachGMcDonald @Recruit2Illini @TEAM_TATE_FLA @Dillard_DHS @OfficialDillar2 pic.twitter.com/OjVDacN2J3

— Rico Jackson (@RicoJackson66) June 5, 2022

He is unranked in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

The 2023 Fighting Illini recruiting class ranks 46th in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Ranking.

Jackson is joining Arthur (Ill.) Arthur Senior four-star linebacker Kaden Feagin, Wheaton (Ill.) St. Francis three-star interior offensive lineman TJ McMillen, Monmouth Junction (N.J.) Hun School three-star interior offensive lineman Zachary Aamland and East St. Louis (Ill.) three-star linebacker Antwon Hayden in the class.

Feagin is the current top prospect in the class with a No. 268 overall ranking in the 2023 On3 Consensus.