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Illinois might have its next great TE in Owen Anderson

Tight end Owen Anderson is a 3-star prospect from Princeton, New Jersey and is one of four players from the Garden State — including transfer Tommy DeVito — and one of two tight ends in the 2022 recruiting class. According to his prospect profile, he was recruited by special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Ben Miller and linebackers coach Andy Buh.

Anderson stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs 235 pounds. He is most comparable to current tight end Luke Ford. The biggest difference between the two is their height, as Ford is a few inches taller. Both players demonstrate excellent hands and an aggressive mindset when blocking.