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Illinois Football: Projected Illini depth chart on offense for 2020

By Rees Woodcock

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the RedBox Bowl game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Brandon Peters #18 of the Illinois Fighting Illini warms up prior to the start of the RedBox Bowl game against the California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Right Guard

Starter: Verdis Brown

There are some people who would argue with having Verdis Brown in a starting role, but I have him stepping up and starting at the right guard spot for Illinois in 2020. He should be ready to take over a bigger position with the talent that he possesses.

Brown, a 6-foot-4, 320-pound offensive lineman, was one of the best players coming out of the class of 2018. He took a redshirt in year one and then flipped from defensive tackle back to the offensive line in 2019. Brown was a backup his redshirt freshman campaign, and now I think it is time to fill the void at right guard. I believe Brown should be starting for the Illini.

Primary Backup: Blaise Sparks

Illinois managed to snag a few bruisers in the class of 2020. One of the great big men in this class was Blaise Sparks. A North Fort Myers, Florida native, Sparks was the No. 1972 player in the class of 2020 and a great get from the Sunshine State.

Sparks should be able to come in and cut his teeth early on for the Illini. I have him as the primary backup to Brown at right guard. It wouldn’t shock me to see Sparks move around the offensive line, though. His 6-foot-7, 301-pound frame can work for just about any spot.

Backup: Kevin Tyler

Another great offensive line get for the Illini from the class of 2020 was Kevin Tyler. There were a ton of teams vying for Tyler’s commitment, but Illinois was able to land the talented big man.

Tyler, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound St. Louis native, should come in and compete for snaps. I have him as the third-string right guard, but he could rise on the depth chart quickly. I see Tyler as a quick developing offensive lineman for the Illini.

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