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Illinois Football: Illini offensive line depth chart with Phifer Griffin

By Rees Woodcock

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and offensive lineman Nick Allegretti #53 and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski #63 and offensive lineman Kendrick Green #55 and offensive lineman Vederian Lowe #79 lead the team on the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 10: Quarterback AJ Bush Jr. #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and offensive lineman Nick Allegretti #53 and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski #63 and offensive lineman Kendrick Green #55 and offensive lineman Vederian Lowe #79 lead the team on the field against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE PARK, MD – OCTOBER 27: Football on the field during a college football game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

Right guard

Starter: Kievan Myers (SO)

It is hard to tell who the starting right guard is going to be in 2020. I am not completely sure who is starting at this position in 2019. But I think Kievan Myers might take the reins at this position.

Myers was a great get for Lovie Smith and his coaching staff from the class of 2018. He was a three-star recruit who was ranked as the No. 1042 player in the country. He came into the program last year and redshirted. This helped prepare Myers for the college game. I am excited to see what he can do this season.

Backup: Jake Cerny (SR)

Jake Cerny is a backup who hasn’t played a lot during his career. He should still be a backup in 2020 as a senior but is a big contributor on special teams. He will help provide depth at this position.

Backup: Josh Plohr (FR)

I have Josh Plohr as a backup for the Illini in 2020. He should be coming off a redshirt season that enabled him to get more prepared. Plohr has nice size and should be a great addition to the team this upcoming season.

Backup: Thomas Cronin (FR)

Thomas Cronin was a preferred walk-on for the Illini this season. He should come in and be a nice depth piece. I expect him to redshirt in 2019 and then come back as a redshirt freshman in 2020.

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