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Four-star LB Cam Thomas names the top six schools, including Illinois

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On Wednesday morning, four-star linebacker Cam Thomas’ class of 2026 unveiled its top six schools, including Illinois.

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 217 pounds, Thomas is from West Chester Township, Ohio, and attends Lakota West High School. Thomas, who has 26 Division I offers, has narrowed his list of options to six schools: Illinois, Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky.

According to 247 Sports, Thomas does not have a Crystal Ball projection, but he told insider Allen Trieu that he won’t make a decision until the timing is right. He plans to commit next summer.

“I’ve had great communication with all my top six,” Thomas told Trieu. “I plan to visit a few schools during bowl season to watch a practice and continue to build that relationship. In the spring, I will take as many official visits as possible to really see everything and everyone at once. “

Illinois’ 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked 46th by 247 Sports. The only commitment so far is Michael Clayton, a three-star quarterback who promised this earlier this month.

Thomas made an unofficial game-day visit to Champaign in October, when he watched Illinois beat Purdue in overtime.

The Firebirds’ varsity football season ended last weekend, when they lost to St. Xavier 16-13 in the Region 4 postseason. Lakota West finished its season 11-2.

Thomas had a great statistical year as a junior. He finished the season with 74 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception, earning a spot on the Southwest Ohio Division I All-Defense Team. He is currently projected as the state’s top outside linebacker in his class.

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