This group will be the backbone of the 2019 Illini football team.
It's the most talented, ready position on the team bar none.
That should be obvious the moment you watch Reggie Corbin juke someone out of his shoes. Or Mike Epstein toasting a linebacker for a huge chunk gain. RaVon Bonner bludgeons their beak. Jakari Norwood. Kenyon Sims. Dre Brown. The talent level is truly extraordinary. Top-3 Big Ten good.
A lot will be predicated on the offensive line play (which should be great, as long as it stays healthy), but this stable of backs should put fear into the hearts of many defensive coordinators.