Durable, dependable right-tackle anchor for Illinois
Priestly is a senior Illinois offensive lineman who has built his reputation on availability, steadiness, and physical run-game punch—he started every game in his 2024 Illinois season and was named All-Big Ten honorable mention by coaches. At 6-foot-4 and about 305-315 pounds, he’s praised for solid pass protection on the right side and for being a sledgehammer in the run game, making him the kind of lineman a team can trust week after week. The big selling point? He brings consistency, edge, and zero drama—exactly what a winning line wants.
