Illinois coach Bret Bielema's 2027 recruiting class has been far from smooth sailing. The Illini thought they had their future quarterback in Utah high schooler Kamden Lopati, but the four-star recruit ultimately decided to decommit from Illinois and go to Michigan. Fortunately for Illinois' sake, Lopati's decision hasn't stopped major recruits from choosing the Illini. Three-star offensive lineman Mason Halliman (Lincoln Way East / Frankfort, Illinois) on Saturday announced he is coming to Champaign, giving Illinois its second 2027 recruit. Who is Mason Halliman? Halliman will be a senior at Illinois high school powerhouse Lincoln-Way East this fall and ultimately picked Illinois over multiple Big Ten programs, most notably Iowa and Michigan. He will be reuniting with former high school teammate Jacob Alexander, who is a freshman linebacker for the Illini.…