The Illini alum had his earliest success with Virginia Tech coaching national champion Lindsey Butler.
Five women and four men are set to don the Orange and Blue for the first time next season, bringing a wealth of talent and potential to the team.
Originally from Riga, Latvia, Blazevica has competed for the University of Texas for the last four seasons and has chosen to conclude her collegiate career at the University of Illinois.
The Illinois track and field program is on an upward trajectory, thanks to strategic recruiting and a commitment to excellence.
Following the full-service tailgate setup period, Bring Your Own Tailgate (BYOT) reservations will open on July 8 for all seven games if tailgating spots remain.
This innovative one-year apprenticeship program is designed to bolster recruitment efforts for the line technician role at Kraft Heinz production facilities.
To be eligible for the award, a nominee must have a 3.50 GPA and be at least a sophomore academically and athletically.
Franklin was a four-year starter at UTSA and left the program as the single-season and career record holder for receptions, receiving yards, receiving yards per game, 100-yard games, and receiving touchdowns.
The 23-year-old Shannon was accused of committing sexual assault last September while visiting Kansas for a football game between the Illini and the Jayhawks.
This achievement makes him the first Illinois freshman to earn All-American status in the pole vault and score at the national meet in this event.