
Bert Whigham brings veteran size and special-teams edge to Illinois State’s front
Whigham is a 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive lineman whose calling card is impact beyond the box score: Illinois State has described him as a key member of the Redbird special teams, and one roster season credited him with seven special-teams tackles. That profile suggests a physical, assignment-driven player who can help a team with effort, toughness, and versatility rather than flashy sack totals. If you need a dependable depth piece who competes in the dirty work and raises the floor of your special teams, he fits the bill.