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No. 26: Dominic Thieman, WR
Why he's important: Illinois will have to replace Malik Turner next season as the big target in the passing game. Thieman, who drew comparisons to Turner last year from Illini coach Lovie Smith, could be that guy. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound wide receiver out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., played in eight games last season as a true freshman and was starting to get more playing time and more snaps as the season progressed. That all came crashing to an end in Illinois' Homecoming loss to Minnesota.