Illinois football is once again loaded with talent, and some of the talented athletes are getting well-deserved preseason recognition.
Last season, the Illini saw Devon Witherspoon break out and have an incredible year. His 2022 campaign earned him the No. 5 pick in the NFL Draft, and he was the 21st consensus All-American in the history of the Illinois football program.
Entering the 2023 season, Illinois has a few players who could follow in the footsteps of Witherspoon and work their way up draft boards. On Monday, Pro Football Focus announced its preseason All-Big Ten teams, and a few of these potential superstars were mentioned.