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Illinois Football: Greg Spann is a perfect match for the Illini

Developing the quarterback position has been a bugaboo for the Lovie Smith era. Finding the right player to put behind center hasn’t come easy. I believe the Illini have found a great one in Isaiah Williams, though. He should make an impact this season. But depth has been an issue as well. Illinois needs to find another great quarterback for the class of 2020. I think Gregory Spann would be a great option.

Spann is a 6-foot-4, 194-pound dual-threat quarterback from Lakewood High School in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No.