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Illinois Football: 3 effects of the Kevin Tyler commitment to the Illini

Tyler’s commitment on Sunday was a huge boost for the Illini. This kid could have gone anywhere and played for any program in the nation, but he picked the Orange and Blue and won’t regret that decision. He is going to be a perfect fit in this Illini offense.

Tyler is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound offensive tackle from Ritenour High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 826 player in the class of 2020 and the No. 65 offensive tackle in the nation. He is also the No.