IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Defensive Backfield

Illinois is trying to replace three members of its defensive backfield drafted to the National Football League this past April. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 18, 2023

There is an argument to be made that Illinois very well could be facing this massive level of talent loss in a specific position group for the first time in program history . . .

 

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