With the Illini losing four offensive linemen after next season, they will need to add more depth. They are trying to accomplish that goal in the class of 2021. Landing on Austin Barber’s top list is a good way to start.
Barber is a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle who plays Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. He is rated as a three-star recruit and is ranked as the No. 898 player in the class of 2021 and the No. 87 offensive tackle in the nation. He is also the No. 122 ranked player in the state of Florida.