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02/01/2012
Beckman Completes First Recruiting Class at Illinois
High School: A three-star recruit by Scout.com and Rivals.com ... Ranked the No. 22 overall prospect in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com ... Named to Detroit Free Press Dream Team and played in Michigan East/West All-Star Game ... Rushed for a school-record 1,919 yards in 2011, including 938 yards in five playoff games ... Rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries in the MHSAA Division 2 state championship game to lead Brother Rice to a state title ... High school coach was Al Fracassa.
Personal: The son of Monica and Donald Church ... Full name is Devin Lamar Church ... Born Sept. 7, 1993 ... Enrolled in the general curriculum ... Chose Illinois over Boston College, Northern Illinois, Toledo and Bowling Green.
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