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• Doug Bucshon

Breaking: Illini junior wing Ty Rodgers to take redshirt season

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Published Aug 10, 2017

Illini preview series: Defensive backs

Doug Bucshon • OrangeandBlueNews

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In our continuing series of position group previews, Orange and Blue News breaks down the defensive backs. .

We've had the opportunity to watch the secondary in action through nine practices, and some guys are emerging as likely starters.

MORE PREVIEWS: Wide receiver | Running back | Linebacker

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