Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Fans rush the field after the Illinois Fighting Illini's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
The leader on the offensive line is the center, so Illinois football having a dominating player at this position is extremely important.
With a big roster change coming, the Illini are going to be in desperate need of a solid center. That is what they are getting with the addition of Josh Kreutz. After committing back on July 9, Kreutz has now put pen to paper and signed on with Illinois.