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Illinois Football: Illini land in James Robinson’s top 8

A winning program starts with the front lines. Without a stout offensive line protecting the quarterback and opening holes for the running back, the offense won’t move the ball. That is why Illinois needs to build the offensive line over the next few recruiting classes. James Robinson would help achieve this goal.

Robinson is a 6-foot-4, 327-pound offensive guard from Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 1154 player in the class of 2020 and the No. 71 offensive guard in the nation. He is also the No.