Welcome Paul Rusk TE - FCS All American. Nose for the end zone 6 TDs
We improved this year but still don't throw to our tight ends enough. Tight ends like George Kittle and Travis Kelce can destroy the middle of a cover 2 zone or blow right by a linebacker in coverage. Much better to throw to TE across the middle on 3 and 10 instead of getting some poor slot receiver killed.
Cole Rusk makes the grab for 12-yard touchdown
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llinois football has extended a scholarship offer to Murray State transfer tight end
Cole Rusk. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound Rock Island (Ill.) product earned Third Team FCS All-American honors last season and has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
- Rusk during the 2023 season caught 39 receptions for 512 yards and six touchdowns. He earned a 68.9 PFF grade, including a 76.8 PFF grade as a receiver and a 41.1 PFF grade as a run blocker.
- Rusk also has announced transfer offers from Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Houston, Cal, Washington State, Colorado State, Tulane and James Madison.
Illinois native has become a popular target for Power Four programs
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