In the heat of March, we’re taking a look at spring football for the Fighting Illini. Even though Coach Bret Bielema has gotten the roster close to the 85 scholarship limit, there will likely be some further transfer movement — especially after spring depth charts are established across college football — which will result in a second wave of transfer portal entries.
DEFENSIVE LINE:
It takes a different type of lineman to meet the demands of a 3-4 defense. They are mostly asked to take on double teams, keep offensive linemen off linebackers, and clog running lanes.