Illini Streak of Eight Consecutive Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships Over After 2nd Place Finish; Jackson Buchanan Finishes Runner-Up For Individual Title
Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan finished one shot back of the individual medalist honors at the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
For the first time since 2014, Illinois will not be taking the Big Ten Championship trophy back to Champaign.
NOTEBOOK: Where Illini Undrafted Players Signed Free Agent NFL Deals
Multiple Illinois football players signed free agents deals on Saturday following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 28, 2024
After being in a reserve role for two years at Ohio, Denzel Daxon parlayed his performance in the 2023 season at Illinois into an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Illini All-Big Ten DL Keith Randolph Jr. Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Chicago Bears
Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph has signed an undrafted free agent contract with his home state team, the Chicago Bears, to begin his professional football career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
After not being picked in the 2024 National Football Draft, Keith Randolph has reportedly elected to start his professional career in a local spot.
Kevin Fishbain, a staff writer for The Athletic, confirmed Saturday evening that the Illinois defensive lineman has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears.
Illini All-Big Ten WR Isaiah Williams Reportedly Signs UDFA Deal with Detroit Lions
After five years of college football, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams will begin his professional football journey as an undrafted free agent signee in Detroit.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
The long journey for Illinois two-time captain and All-Big Ten wide receiver Isaiah Williams to professional football will begin as an undrafted free agent signee with the Detroit Lions.
Williams was not selected in the 2024 National Football League Draft over the last three days and ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday evening that Williams has agreed to a free agent contract with the defending NFC North Division champion.
Jackson Buchanan Within Striking Distance of 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Individual Title; Illini in Third in Team Standings
Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan is within two shots of […]
Casey Washington Taken in 6th Round By Atlanta Falcons
Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington was selected by the 187th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2024 National Football League Draft.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 27, 2024
For the first time in 12 years, a wide receiver from the University of Illinois has been drafted into the National Football League.
Tip Reiman Drafted 82nd Overall By Arizona Cardinals
Tip Reiman has gone from a 220-pound walk-on to being the first tight end drafted in Illini football history since Michael Hoomanawanui was a fifth-round pick in 2010.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Tip Reiman has gone from a complete afterthought walk-on on the Illinois roster to being the first tight end drafted in the last 14 years of the program’s history.
Isaiah Adams Drafted 71st Overall by Arizona Cardinals
Isaiah Adams becomes the first player recruited and signed to Bret Bielema’s Illinois program to be drafted into the National Football League.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
The first player recruited and signed to Illinois by head coach Bret Bielema has been drafted into the National Football League.
Illini DL Johnny Newton Drafted 36th Overall By Washington Commanders
Jer'Zhan Newton had to wait an extra day to hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft but eventually went to the Washington Commanders with the 36th overall pick.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
April 26, 2024
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Jer'Zhan Newton will begin his professional football career in the nation’s capital.
The Illinois defensive lineman was selected Friday night in the second round with the 36th overall pick. Newton’s pick means the Washington Commanders have taken Illini players in back-to-back years of the second round after they selected defensive back Jartavius ‘Quan’ Martin with the 47th overall pick in the 2023 National Football League Draft.
Newton was hopeful of being selected in the first round Thursday, which would’ve produced back-to-back years with a first round pick for the Illini program for the first time since Corey Liuget was taken No. 18 overall in 2011 and that was followed by Whitney Mercilus going 26th overall along with A.J. Jenkins being selected 30th overall in 2012. Devon Witherspoon was selected No. 5 overall by the Seattle Seahawks last April and used his first professional season to be the last Illinois alum to be named to the Pro Bowl in their rookie campaign since Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Dick Butkus. In 13 games played, Witherspoon has recorded 68 tackles, 3.0 sacks, a forced fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown. Witherspoon rotated between playing nickel cornerback and on the boundary but still managed to lead all rookies in passes defensed with 16, good enough for fifth in the league.
Illini Face Double-Digit Stroke Deficit Following Day One of 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championship
Illinois is in tie for fourth and 10 strokes behind first-day leader Northwestern as the Illini try to win its ninth straight league championship.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
If Illinois is going to continue its current streak of eight straight Big Ten men’s golf titles it’ll take a significant comeback effort.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois High School Football Standout Jacob Alexander Enjoys Illini Spring Game
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 25, 2024
The Illinois spring football game attracted talented high school prospects, including 2026 prep Jacob Alexander, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound edge from Frankfort, (IL), from Lincoln-Way East High School.
The Farrell Files Illinois - What's Next After Top 100 DL Target Commits Elsewhere
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at what’s next for the Illini after the tough loss of DL Nathaniel Marshall.
Illinois Elijah Mc-Cantos Enters Transfer Portal
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting April 23, 2024 […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Spring Football Recruits Take Notice of Program's Momentum
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
April 23, 2024
The Illinois football team is in a phase of growth, drawing the attention of potential recruits to Champaign ready to see the team firsthand. Illinois recently held its annual spring football game with several key recruits on campus.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini in Top 4 for Elite 2025 Player
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 22, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the Illini in the top four for an elite 2025 but also losing out it appears on two big targets.
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