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Illinois Football Offensive Lineman Melvin Priestly to Return in 2025

Illinois Football Offensive Lineman Melvin Priestly to Return in 2025

Although Illinois' Citrus Bowl victory against South Carolina is in the rear-view mirror, the start of the new year has arguably been as important to the program's immediate fortunes as the end of 2024, as offensive lineman Melvin Priestly became the latest Illini to announce his intention to return for another season.

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