Don't we have a slew of young talented LB's either freshmen now or commits for this year? Those guys are generally built like a typical TE... if theyre talented enough to block a man, catch a ball, and not commit too many false starts and holdings.... i'm all for it.
That being said, a true tight end would be preferable. There is a senior TE from my high school in Illinois who earlier committed to the Illini for next year.... CJ Fiedorowicz. #5 tight end nationally, according to Rivals. He's a monster and I was hoping so bad for him to choose the Gophers. Turned out there was no chance.... family have been Illini die-hards for years. Oh well, Fair enough!