Illinois wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe tested the NFL Draft process last year before returning to Champaign for the 2020 season. Unfortunately, the Illini offense sputtered and Bhebhe didn’t get the chance to improve upon his stellar 2019 numbers. This was obviously due more to Illinois’ inconsistent quarterback play than any deficiencies on his end, because anyone who watched Imatorbhebhe could clearly see his game-changing ability on display.
2020 was a weird season in which virtually every college program was derailed due to coronavirus concerns. Imatorbhebhe, playing with four different QBs — Brandon Peters, Matt Robinson, Coran Taylor & Isaiah Williams — led the Fighting Illini in receptions (22), yards (297), and TDs (3).