Illinois has already done some great work on the defensive line. We have five defensive linemen – three defensive tackles and two defensive ends – out of the 12 players signed right now. That is enough to build a solid defensive line moving forward. But we could always add another talented pass rusher. Could that player be Noah Jones via the transfer portal?
Jones is a 6-foot-4, 235-pound strong-side defensive end who went to Lancaster High School and resides in Lancaster, Texas. He was rated as a three-star recruit who was the No. 876 player in the class of 2017 and the No.