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Asmussen | Here today, gone tomorrow Illini QB Bush moves on to next step

He was here for just an instant, starting nine games at quarterback during the 2018 season.

If it goes the way AJ Bush Jr. hopes, the Illinois pro timing day was the start of something big.

The Norcross (Ga.) product sure looks the part. He checks in at 6 feet, 4 inches and 225 pounds.

He showed off his speed during the season, running for an Illinois quarterback single-game record 187 yards at Nebraska.

He finished the season with 773 rushing yards, the third-best effort by an Illinois quarterback. He was second on the team in rushing.