4-star tight end Luke Ford from Carterville (Ill.) is the top 2018 prospect on the Illini recruiting board. He was one of the biggest risers nationally over the course of the spring and summer.

Orange and Blue News caught up with Ford following his team's opening night win on Friday. Ford recaps the game, talks Illini football, and updates his recruitment.

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