More offensive line help is on the way for Illinois

Offensive tackle Zylon Crisler is a 3-star prospect and will be enrolling at Illinois via Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He is one of seven offensive linemen and one of two Mississippi natives in the 2022 recruiting class. Crisler will have three years of eligibility to play for the Illini. According to his prospect profile, he was recruited by running backs coach Cory Patterson.

Coming in at 6-foot-7 and 355 pounds, Crisler is most comparable to former offensive lineman Vederian Lowe. Both players are big, agile, strong and true offensive tackles. The biggest difference between the two is Crisler has a larger frame and is more physically ready to contribute early on, coming out…