re: Illinois All-American FB is transferring to Auburn...

Like a 3-4 NG, it depends on the offense the FB is in. Systems like Georgia don't use their FBs beyond blocking, and an occasional carry. USC used to use their FBs in a myriad of situations. Either way, neither can be undervalued. A 3-4 without a productive NG isn't going to perform. Just like a I-formation set isn't going to be as productive without a solid blocking FB.