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The 2026 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror and ESPN’s Mel Kiper revealed his grades for all 32 teams in the league. Some were far better than

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2026 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper reveals grades for all 32 teams

The New York Giants selected Illinois offensive tackle J.C. Davis in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday, taking him with the No. 192

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NFL Draft: New York Giants draft Illinois OT J.C. Davis in sixth round

ESPN’s Jordan Reid released his final mock draft, all seven rounds, with predictions for all teams and all picks. So get ready!  The NFL Draft in

2026 NFL Draft: Jordan Reid unveils final ESPN mock draft, pick predictions for all 7 rounds

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As one of the biggest days at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine continued, the offensive linemen stepped up for the 40-yard dash. They looked to continue

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2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times for offensive linemen

Illinois All-Big Ten left tackle J.C. Davis will not play in the Music City Bowl against Tennessee, a move announced Saturday by head coach Bret

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Music City Bowl:  Illini All-Big Ten tackle JC Davis opts out

Throughout his 27 years coaching college football, Bret Bielema has remained unabashedly the same person.  Not necessarily the same coach, mind you,

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Bret Bielema has Illinois in rare air, aiming to get beyond College Football Playoff 'doorstep'

Five returning starters up front power the Illini offense  In our continuing position preview series, Orange and Blue News previews the Fighting

Illinois right tackle Melvin Priestly makes a block during and scrimmage on August 9, 2025 (UI Football). 

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Illini position preview:  Offensive line

Illinois should be strong up front on offense. One of the storylines of the Illinois football offseason has been its player retention. 16 of 22

Illinois center Josh Kreutz calls out a blocking scheme during an NCAA college football game against Purdue on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Return of five starters on offensive line a competitive advantage for Illinois

JC Davis is the No. 4 Illini player for 2025. The senior left offensive tackle is next in line as we continue our countdown to No. 1.  The college

Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) blocks against South Carolina edge Dylan Stewart (6) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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No. 4 Illini player for 2025:  Offensive tackle JC Davis

Phil Steele released his preseason All-Big Ten teams ahead of the 2025 college football season. He went from first to fourth teams across the

Phil Steele releases Preseason All-Big Ten Teams ahead of 2025 season

Athlon Sports released its preseason All-Big Ten team for the 2025 college football season. There are plenty of stars to go around, so get ready to

Athlon Sports releases preseason All-Big Ten team for 2025

As the 2025 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players at each position in the Big Ten.  Today, we continue

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Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Tackle

The college football season is closing in, with new-look leagues competing for the first time in 2024. The Big Ten is no exception, with four new

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Phil Steele names Preseason All-Big Ten Team ahead of 2024 college football season

As the 2024 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players in the Big Ten Conference.  We continue our Ranking the

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2026 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper reveals grades for all 32 teams

NFL Draft: New York Giants draft Illinois OT J.C. Davis in sixth round

2026 NFL Draft: Jordan Reid unveils final ESPN mock draft, pick predictions for all 7 rounds

2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Top 10 fastest 40-yard dash times for offensive linemen

Music City Bowl: Illini All-Big Ten tackle JC Davis opts out

Bret Bielema has Illinois in rare air, aiming to get beyond College Football Playoff 'doorstep'

Illini position preview: Offensive line

Return of five starters on offensive line a competitive advantage for Illinois

No. 4 Illini player for 2025: Offensive tackle JC Davis

Phil Steele releases Preseason All-Big Ten Teams ahead of 2025 season

Athlon Sports releases preseason All-Big Ten team for 2025

Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Tackle

Phil Steele names Preseason All-Big Ten Team ahead of 2024 college football season

Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Tackle