CHAMPAIGN — Monroe Mills easily stood out Friday night at Memorial Stadium. Literally in the most basic of senses given that, at 6-foot-7 and 291 pounds, he towered over most of the other offensive linemen at Illinois' Friday Night Lights camp.
But Mills' physical presence wasn't the only thing that drew attention his way on Zuppke Field. He showed good footwork and flexibility for his size and moved well in the various drills. Mills was among the handful of legitimate Division I prospects in attendance — at least among those participating in the camp. Trinity Catholic teammates Reggie Lovie (one of Illinois' two 2020 commits) and Jalen St.