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WATCH: Conversation with Illini DE Jihad Ward

Published Jun. 29, 2015 4:17 p.m. ET

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Jihad Ward has been called the Illini's most important player for this season. His pass rushing abilities are what made him a coveted prospect coming out of the junior college ranks before he landed at Illinois.

The defensive end sat down with Fighting Illini Productions to talk about why he picked the Illini and his excitement for the upcoming season:

(h/t Fighting Illini Athletics)

Photo Credit: Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports

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