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Four downs: Former Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin

Illinois football beat writer Bob Asmussen chatted with former Illini kicker Chase McLaughlin, who is waiting for his shot at the NFL. He is rated the No. 13 kicker prospect on DRAFTTEK's big board and the only Big Ten player listed. McLaughlin finished his Illinois career fourth in school history in field goals and sixth in points. The Texan hopes to follow in the footsteps of former Illini Neil Rackers, who spent more than a decade in the NFL:

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