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University of Hawaii sophomore Solo Turner has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Turner appeared in line to exit spring training camp as one of UH's starting safeties. Instead, he will look to resume his college career elsewhere. Turner, who also had experience at linebacker, played his freshman season at Baylor in 2020 and transferred to Hawaii prior to the 2021 season. As a reserve defensive back, Turner amassed 17 total tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles for the 'Bows in 2021. Because he used his one-time transfer exemption without having to sit out in 2021, he will have to redshirt the 2022 season if he signs with another school. - Khon2.com

(DS#95 SS) rSr/2024

SS Solo Turner, Illinois
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04/25/22 - Artur Sitkowski, rSr/2024, Illinois, 6-4, 225 (DS#999 QB) + More +

One of the players expected to compete with DeVito in training camp wasn't even on the field Thursday night. Rutgers transfer Art Sitkowski spent part of the game working in the WDWS radio booth with Brian Barnhart and Steve Kelly. Sitkowski has been limited this spring as he recovers from shoulder and arm surgeries. He broke his arm late in Illinois' nine-overtime victory at Penn State and was lost for the season. Sitkowski's shoulder had been ailing before the Penn State. The hope is the surgery helps return the zip to his passes. The Illinois coaches want internal competition, in the quarterback room and every other position. If Sitkowski is able to push DeVito in summer training camp, it will be a positive for the team. Quarterback depth is important because of the injury risk. - News Gazette Tribune

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2024

QB Artur Sitkowski, Illinois
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02/28/22 - Nicario Harper, rSr/2024, Illinois, 5-11, 200 (DS#38 FS) + More +

2021 ALL-ASUN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB - Nicario Harper, Jacksonville State, So., Atlanta, Ga.,...Harper was another player that missed time due to injury but still produced enough to earn his second-straight all-conference nod. The Atlanta native was a consensus First-Team All-American in the spring, when he was named the top defensive back in the FCS. He missed two games in the fall season and was limited in others, but still finished third on the team with 54 tackles, while adding 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. His two defensive scores tied Swain for the team lead and ranked him among the FCS leaders. - Jacksonville State Football

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FS Nicario Harper, Illinois
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12/21/21 - Zakhari Franklin, rSr/2025, Illinois, 6-1, 204 (DS#84 WR) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FIRST TEAM (COACHES): WR: Zakhari Franklin, Jr., UTSA,...Franklin has shattered the program's single-season receiving records in his third year with the Roadrunners. The Cedar Hill High School graduate has caught 73 passes for 938 yards and 11 touchdowns - all school records - on his way to becoming UTSA's career leader in receptions (160), receiving yards (2,123) and TDs (21). - Texas-San Antonio Football

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WR Zakhari Franklin, Illinois
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12/20/21 - TeRah Edwards, rSr/2025, Illinois, 6-3, 321 (DS#90 DT) + More +

Illinois football pulled another player from the transfer portal at a position of need Tuesday with a commitment from former Northwestern defensive lineman Te-Rah Edwards. Edwards' commitment comes just four days after Syracuse transfer quarterback Tommy DeVito chose the Illini. Edwards played sparingly during his two seasons at Northwestern. The 6-foot-2, 294-pound defensive tackle appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2020 and made his only tackle in the Wildcats' 28-10 win against Illinois that was followed by a coaching change for the Illini from Lovie Smith to Bret Bielema. - News Gazette Tribune

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DT TeRah Edwards, Illinois
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12/13/21 - Tommy DeVito, rSr/2023, Illinois, 6-1, 210 (DS#18 QB) + More +

Illinois football is turning to the state of New Jersey for a third time to address its quarterback room for the 2022 season. Syracuse transfer Tommy DeVito, a Cedar Grove, N.J., native announced his commitment to the Illini late Friday night on social media. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder is the third quarterback addition from New Jersey in the Bret Bielema era following Rutgers transfer Art Sitkowski and Class of 2022 commit Donovan Leary. DeVito fills a position of need through the transfer portal for Illinois heading into the 2022 season. Brandon Peters exhausted his eligibility with the 2021 regular season finale win against Northwestern. Sitkowski will miss all of spring ball after undergoing surgery both for a broken left arm and a right shoulder injury and Leary will be a true freshman in 2022. - News Gazette Tribune

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QB Tommy DeVito, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Kerby Joseph, Sr/2022, Illinois, 6-1, 203 (DS#4 FS) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB Kerby Joseph, Illinois,...Joseph was one of the most improved players in the nation in 2021. He tied for the nation lead in interceptions (5) - including four in Big Ten games - and tied for third in the nation in fumbles recovered (3). Joseph was the No. 1 graded defensive back in the nation according to PFF in the regular season. Joseph is Illinois' first All-Big Ten first team defensive back since Vontae Davis in 2008. He is Illinois' first All-Big Ten safety since Marlon Primous in 1989 and the fifth Illini safety in the last 50 years to earn first-team honors, joining Mike Gow (1973), Craig Swope (1983), Glenn Cobb (1988), and Primous (1989). - Illinois Football

(DS#4 FS) Sr/2022

FS Kerby Joseph, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Doug Kramer, rSr/2022, Illinois, 6-2, 299 (DS#9 C) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Center Doug Kramer, Illinois,...Kramer has been one of the most consistent offensive linemen for the Illini and in the Big Ten in the last five seasons. He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection in each of the last two seasons and was the No. 8 graded center in the nation in 2019 by PFF. This season Kramer graded as the No. 24 center in the nation and No. 5 in the Big Ten by PFF. Kramer will leave Champaign No. 3 in Illini history in career starts, behind only his teammates Vederian Lowe and Alex Palczewski. - Illinois Football

(DS#9 C) rSr/2022

C Doug Kramer, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Devon Witherspoon, Sr/2023, Illinois, 6-0, 181 (DS#1 CB) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (MEDIA): DB Devon Witherspoon,...Witherspoon led Illinois with nine pass breakups and ranked second on the team with 8.0 TFLs. His nine pass breakups ranked ninth in the Big Ten and tied for fourth in the Big Ten West. - Illinois Football

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CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Keith Randolph Jr., rJr/2024, Illinois, 6-4, 296 (DS#19 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (MEDIA): DL Keith Randolph Jr...Randolph was second on the Illini in sacks with 4.0 from the interior defensive line spot. He had 42 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, one forced fumble, and one interception in 10 games. - Illinois Football

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DT Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois
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12/08/21 - Johnny Newton, rJr/2024, Illinois, 6-2, 304 (DS#2 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (MEDIA): DL Jer'Zhan Newton...Newton had 50 tackles to lead the Illini among defensive linemen. He added 4.0 TFLs and 3.0 sacks as one of the top performing interior defensive linemen in the Big Ten. - Illinois Football

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DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Owen Carney Jr., rSr/2022, Illinois, 6-3, 269 (DS#34 DE) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Owen Carney,...Carney had a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2021 to rank sixth in the Big Ten and third in the Big Ten West, while climbing to No. 9 on Illinois' all-time career sacks list (15.0). He totaled 46 tackles - another career high - and 8.0 TFLs on the season. - Illinois Football

(DS#34 DE) rSr/2022

DE Owen Carney Jr., Illinois
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12/08/21 - Sydney Brown, rSr/2023, Illinois, 5-10, 211 (DS#2 SS) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Sydney Brown,...Brown was Illinois' leading tackler with 81 for one of the most improved defensive units in the nation. He was a key part in Illinois' turnaround in allowing 13.0 fewer points per game and 101.0 fewer yards per game since last season. Brown added two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, 1.5 TFLs, and 1.0 sacks in 2021. - Illinois Football

(DS#2 SS) rSr/2023

SS Sydney Brown, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Alex Palczewski, rSr/2023, Illinois, 6-7, 303 (DS#20 OT) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Alex Palczewski,...Palczewski was right behind Lowe, a fellow five-year starter, as the No. 5 graded tackle in the Big Ten by PFF this season. Palczewksi split time this season between tackle and guard this season, ending his Illinois career with a record 52 starts (tied with Lowe). - Illinois Football

(DS#20 OT) rSr/2023

OT Alex Palczewski, Illinois
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12/08/21 - Vederian Lowe, rSr/2022, Illinois, 6-5, 310 (DS#22 OT) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Vederian Lowe,...Lowe has been one of the top representatives of Illinois during his five years in Champaign. This season he is a Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year semifinalist, FWAA Courage Award nominee, and represented all Big Ten student-athletes by delivering the Big Ten Media Days featured speech. Lowe is the No. 4 graded tackle in the Big Ten by PFF this season. - Illinois Football

(DS#22 OT) rSr/2022

OT Vederian Lowe, Illinois
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