NIL Opportunities

2023 Freshman

• Played in 10 games with three starts at cornerback
• Recorded three tackles and tied for the team high with three PBUs vs. FAU while allowing just one reception for four yards in 37 coverage snaps
• Highest-graded true freshman defender in the nation during Week 4 (87.0) according to PFF
• Made Illinois debut in season-opening win vs. Toledo (9/2/23)

High School

• Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals
• Position ranks: #62 (On3), #82 (ESPN), #116 (247)
• State ranks: #81 (On3), #166 (ESPN), #176 (247)
• Played for head coach Aaron Sheppard at Ocoee High School
• Four-year letterwinner
• Academic honor roll all four years
• Offers included Arkansas, Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Mississippi State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon State, Purdue, and Tennessee

Personal

• Born on May 11, 2005
• Son of Jessie and Aretha Tobe
• Two brothers and one sister
• Chose Illinois because, “Of the culture and the direction that the program is going. I also loved the coaches and the players. I felt that I fit in with them.”
• Plans on majoring in business