Exactly - we need receivers that aren't injured, and need the depth if someone does get hurt. The receiver room has been banged up/lacking numbers.
Illini Football 2026
Feagin being a tight end is going to be huge for him. And for us.
His biggest struggle as a RB was the 1-yard gain, and he no longer has to do any of that.
His biggest struggle as a RB was the 1-yard gain, and he no longer has to do any of that.
chiefini
- Rockford, Illinois
I was one of those folks. I’ll gladly admit I was wrong! I love BB as our coach. 
EXCELLENT !!
glad he is working for us !
it’s obvious why some guys want to play for him
BillyBob1
- Champaign
One of the few times you could tolerate listening to Gus Johnson.
True words..Coffee has a cup Corey Parker in the morning
It’s coaches like this that help a program beyond just the knowledge they impart, but the passion they radiate. Each player feeds off that and internalized that edge and heart. Love to see it!
Who are the receivers that are dinged up?
Hereforit
- Littleton, CO
That and his pass blocking just wasn't good enough
Justin Bowick is also listed.
I think Perry might be a bust.
Abney is the next tanner arkin
I think you could be correct. Sounds like he was hurt most of spring. I’ve read he’s been limited in camp so far. Not a good sign.
Who knows what he’s been paid vs. what the offer was to bowick - that may could come back to haunt Bret.
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Bowick never had more than 2 catches or 33 yards after the Duke game. If that haunts this team there are major, major problems.
While true, I somewhat want to give Bowick the benefit of the doubt- he played different after the Indiana game where he was out. Didn't look as dangerous or dynamic, and makes me believe he was playing injured for the better part of the season. Early season Bowick looked very very good and he was an incredible red zone threat. I think there's a possibility he has a breakout year this year with Oklahoma State. That said, very far from guaranteed, and Bowick's production was that of a depth piece last year, something we should have the players to make up for, or agreed, there's a problem.
6 of the 15 are limited participants/non contact in practice right now.