Illinois Football

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 007 Jpg

Illinois Football: Luke Ford tabbed as one of the best tight ends

Illinois Football: Chase Brown continues to rack up national notoriety

Illinois Football: Illini duo of Chase Brown and Josh McCray is special

Illinois Football: Newest Illini commit lands in top 800 for class of 2023

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema enters the field with his team before a NCAA football game with the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Pipeline to Florida continues to strengthen for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini gets a boost in the secondary with weekend commitment

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini add another Florida recruit to the class of 2023

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players cheer on their teammates against the Charlotte 49ers in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini continue to build defense with Michigan edge rusher

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Safety depth gets a boost with Illini commit Jaheim Clarke

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, talk before the start of Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema building depth at kicker for the Illini

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: Top 2023 kicker has Illini Crystal Ball Prediction

Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on from the sideline against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini have a chance to have an elite-level recruiting class in 2023

Illinois tight end Luke Ford (82) scores a touchdown during a NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.211120 Illinois Iowa Fb 007 Jpg

Illinois Football: Illini tight end Luke Ford to sign WWE deal for after football

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: A member of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on September 25, 2021 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini adding more depth at quarterback with Cal Swanson

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Bret Bielema adds another piece to the Illini offensive line

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 12: A detailed view of a Big Ten end zone pylon seen before the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Another in-state recruit commits to the Illini

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini beat out top SEC programs for big-time defensive lineman

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a fourth down stoppage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: June 3-5 official visit list for the Illini

Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half of Saturdays game with the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini receive commitment from 2023 offensive lineman

Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, talk before the start of Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: TJ McMillen gives Illini another in-state commitment

Nov 6, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) celebrates an interception to win the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Former Illini are cashing in on rookie contracts

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 02: The Illinois Fighting Illini helmet on the field after a win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: June is going to be a big month for the Illini

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball upfield against the Syracuse Orange on September 16, 2006 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Orange beat the Fighting Illini 31-21. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Illinois football: Illini among the top 50 in most NFL Drafts picks since 2000

COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 27: An Illinois Fighting Illini football helmet during a college football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capitol One Field at Maryland Stadium on October 27, 2018 at College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Illinois Football: NFL teams are signing Illini as priority free agents

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 30: A general view of confetti on the ground during round five of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini finish with a successful 2022 NFL Draft

Illinois defensive back Kerby Joseph (25) intercepts the ball in the end zone during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.Cfb Purdue Vs Illinois

Illinois Football: Detroit Lions nailed their 3rd round pick with Kerby Joseph

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: General view of an Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 56-32. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Football: Illini looking for defensive line help in the transfer portal

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Football: Illini building depth to sustain transfer portal hits