Lovie Smith and his coaching staff have built the defensive line into a solid unit that continues to improve by the day. The depth is what needs to be a priority. That is why the Illini have offered DeVere Levelston.
Levelston is a 6-foot-4, 255-pound strong-side defensive end from Tyler Junior College. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 58 JUCO player in the class of 2020 and the No. 11 strong-side defensive end in the nation. He is also the No. 6 JUCO player in the state of Texas.