https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fighting-illini-football-left-tackle-jc-davis-returning-to-illinois-for-2025-season-pavia-ruling-242907839/

Getting a no-doubt left tackle to protect Luke's blind side is a massive deal. The offensive line continuity is excellent in Champaign. It allows guys like Brandon Hansen and Zafir Stewart to develop for another year before being forced into action. It also allows Brandon Henderson to stay inside, where he may be a better fit.

Perhaps DJ Wingfield, the IOL from Purdue will join next. But either way, this is a highly competitive roster in the midst of a tremendous window. With a senior quarterback, a fully stocked RB room, a WR room that added some proven experience to compliment the young talent, and a potential all-conference tight end returning from an injury, this offense looks like it is in generationally good shape.

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