CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Almirian Thomas #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Matthew Bailey #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Ty Robinson #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Xanai Scott #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Carson Boyd #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Kenyon Alston #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Almirian Thomas #20 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Katin Houser #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini participates in spring practice at Geis Memorial Stadium on April 17, 2026 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ONIT)