His voice carries weight in the Illini locker room, so much so that he was voted a team captain for the second ... sure one of the marquee wins in the Class of 2023 is getting his flowers?

providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he breaks down the pro potential of this year's top incoming draft prospects ... The 2025 NFL Draft class lacks some of the pizzazz ...

That notebook can fill up a little bit throughout the cycle. Now with the 2024 signing class behind us, let's empty that notebook. Here are some random notes, takeaways, and behind-the-scenes ...