Hewitt believed in the Illini's vision for defensive linemen, and the program has plenty of success to sell in that department in recent years. To read this full article and more, subscribe now — ...

Hewitt totaled 53 tackles, 20 pressures and 1.5 sacks last season for the Panthers. He earned 65.2 overall PFF grade, including an 82.4 tackle grade, over 689 snaps last season. Hewitt played 280 ...