1. Devery Hamilton
The offensive line has been and should always be a focus for the Illinois football team. Building the front lines is the only way the offense has a chance to move the ball. That is why picking up a graduate transfer like Devery Hamilton would be big for the Illini.
Hamilton was a 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle coming out of Gilman High School and he resided in Baltimore, Maryland. He was rated as a four-star recruit who was the No. 252 player in the class of 2016 and the No. 25 offensive tackle in the nation. He was also the No. 7 player in the state of Maryland.
As a freshman, Hamilton didn’t see any action. He then played in 12 games as a sophomore. In 2018, as a junior, Hamilton started in six games as a guard and tackle. Now this senior is looking for a new home. I believe Illinois would be a great landing spot.
I have serious concerns with Illinois’ depth at tackle for 2020. The starters should be Alex Palczewski and Vederian Lowe, but there isn’t a lot of depth behind them. The depth we do have is extremely young. So, getting someone with experience who can play a lot of snaps would be optimal. I think Hamilton fits that bill.