Obviously, the mindset of the Illini coaching staff is to have the best defensive line in college football. I believe that is where most of the energy is spent. We have some talented defensive linemen on the roster right now. But Illinois started pursuing another great pass rusher in Rodney McGraw just a couple of days ago.
McGraw is a 6-foot-6, 235-pound weak-side defensive end from Elkhart Central High School and resides in Elkhart, Indiana. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 453 player in the class of 2021 and the No.