Stay tuned to this story steam as TCR’s Brandon Birkhead previews every position group and every player for Illinois Football in 2018 and also gives his predictions on what the depth chart will look like for the Illini.
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2018 Illinois Football Roster Preview
TCR’s review of every single player as well as a projected depth chart for each position.
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August 28, 2018
Illinois Football Roster Preview: DBs
Illinois had a few surprise freshman in 2017 that will need to improve even more as sophomores in ‘18.
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August 24, 2018
Illinois Football Roster Preview: LBs
Del’Shawn Phillips is the only senior who will start for the Illini defense.
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August 21, 2018
Illinois Football Roster Preview: DL
The Illini defensive line can develop into a fearsome unit, but probably not this year.
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August 17, 2018
Illinois Football Roster Preview: Special Teams
The Illini have a really solid special teams unit.
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August 15, 2018
2018 Illinois Football Roster Preview: OL
Larry Boyd’s pending suspension looms over this group.
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August 13, 2018
2018 Illinois Football Roster Preview: TEs
Rod Smith has never had a tight end like Lou Dorsey.
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August 11, 2018
2018 Illinois Football Roster Review: WRs
Illinois has two good options to lead the wideouts, but will need others to step up.
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August 8, 2018
2018 Illinois Football Roster Preview: RBs
Illinois has a lot of depth and expereince at tailback in 2018.
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August 6, 2018
2018 Illinois Football Roster Preview: QBs
Illinois has a tricky QB situation to manage for new offensive coordinator Rod Smith.