Wharton risng senior Jairus Jones picked up his seventh offer this week when Illinois decided to make a move on the standout strong safety.

LSU, Nebraska, Michigan State and Iowa are some of the other schools that have already offered the 6-foot-2, 210 pound defensive back.

Jones had 89 tackles last season with one interception on defense and at running back, rushed 60 times for 332 yards and three TDs.

Wharton coach David Mitchell said Buffalo is also very interested and may offer later this week.