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Illinois football recruit Tommie Hopkins is recovering from a leg wound after being shot in his car early Sunday.

Hopkins, a cornerback from East St. Louis, Ill., was reportedly sitting in his car around 4 a.m. Sunday when someone fired six rounds, striking him in his lower right leg. He was treated at a St. Louis hospital and released.

According to the Belleville News-Democrat, Hopkins said he expects to make a full recovery and should be fine when he reports to Illinois this summer for preseason camp. Hopkins, 17, said he has no idea why anyone would target him, and police are still searching for a suspect.

"We are aware of Tommie Hopkins' injury sustained on Sunday morning (March 22) and have been in touch with him to monitor his progress," Illinois coach Ron Zook said in a statement. "At this point, we are gathering details. Fortunately, it looks like he will be able to recover fully and for that we are thankful."

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Hopkins earned All-State honors and recorded 89 tackles, two sacks and an interception last fall for East St. Louis High School, which won the state championship. He signed with Illinois in February.

Adam Rittenberg covers Big Ten football for ESPN.com. He can be reached at espnritt@gmail.com.