Steven Alexis commits to Illinois after flipping from Colorado

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Steven Alexis commits to Illinois after flipping from Colorado

Summary

Steven Alexis, a three-star running back from Saint Petersburg, Florida, has switched his commitment from Colorado to Illinois. Alexis, who previously pledged to Colorado on June 7, made the decision after visiting Illinois' campus in Champaign. He is currently ranked as the No. 1,185 overall prospect and the No. 94 running back in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Last season, Alexis had a standout performance for Gibbs High School, rushing for over 1,100 yards and scoring nine touchdowns. His commitment marks the 11th for Illinois in this recruiting class, which currently ranks outside the top 50.

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Key Details

•Alexis is a 6-foot, 200-pound running back.
•He averaged 9.0 yards per carry last season.
•This marks Illinois' 11th commitment for the 2027 class.
•The Illinois recruiting class ranks outside the top 50 currently.

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8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois flips 2027 RB Steven Alexis from Colorado

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Saint Petersburg (Fla.) Gibbs three-star running back Steven Alexis has flipped his commitment from Colorado to Illinois. Pledged to the Buffaloes since June 7, Alexis is now locking in with the Illini after taking an official visit to Champaign. Alexis is the No. 1,185 overall prospect and No. 94 RB in the 2027 cycle, according […]
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