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Auburn defensive end Gimel President transfers to Illinois

According to Jeremy Werner, the Illinois Fighting Illini have landed Auburn transfer Gimel President. The six-foot-four, 265-pound defensive end played in 25 games for the Tigers, racking up a total of 45 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and 7.0 tackles for loss. The South Carolina native started nine games as a junior before being replaced in the lineup last season.

President, a senior, will be immediately eligible to play for Illinois as a graduate transfer.

Story going up as we speak. Source close to #illini football program confirms that Auburn DE Gimel President will transfer to Illinois.