Blake Smithback

Representing the trenches the right way.

Always great to see FamILLy.

O-line pride – check out JC Davis at the #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork

FamILLy travels — especially for moments like this.

O-line pride on full display. Proven in Indy.

Welcome to the FamILLy, Tight Ends Coach Jared Elliott @_CoachElliott | FightingIllini.com/JaredElliott

Last Ride. Let’s get to work!! I-L-L🔶🔷

Calm voices. Clear decisions. Game-winning execution.

𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙙. JC Davis is heading to Mobile. #TheDraftStartsInMobile

Altymer and Gesky honored as @B1Gfootball All-Big Ten Honorable Mention selections.

House call Hank put on a clinic all season, receiving, rushing, passing, returning you name it. Beatty named to @B1Gfootball All-Big Ten Third Team.

Controlled the edge. Every snap.

The blindside was never in doubt. Certified First Teamer — J.C. Davis named to @B1Gfootball All-Big Ten First Team.

The Illini FamILLy grows. Welcome @champsmith55 Rare speed + power + movement. Impact player and short-yardage TD machine — Florida-built freak of nature. #FamILLy26

I’ve signed with the University of Illinois. #Illini #FamILLy #FamILLy26 🙏🏾 Every player deserves a coach that believes in him. - Coach B

Top 25 signing class — Momentum rising.

Welcome to Illinois, @kaipritchard6 Jersey offensive lineman with high-end athleticism. OT/OG flexibility, leadership traits, and early-impact potential. #FamILLy26

Welcome to Illinois, @landen_seggern Nebraska state champion and interior mauler. Blue-collar finisher with a nasty streak. #FamILLy26

Another piece added. Welcome @ThomannCasey Olney captain and three-sport athlete. Moves bodies in the run game and brings true in-state toughness. #FamILLy26

The Illini FamILLy grows. Welcome @lookfortroy California O-lineman with bend, length, and high IQ. Flexible, powerful, and versatile across the line. Top rated JuCo offensive lineman #FamILLy26