Illinois Fighting Illini NFL Draft Prospects

Illinois Fighting Illini 2024 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
12

Jer'Zhan
Newton

DL
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304lbs 6-2 4.95 3 18.4
89.5
Jer'Zhan Newton, a defensive lineman from the University of Illinois, emerged from Clearwater, Florida as a three-star recruit. At...
138

Isaiah
Adams

OT
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315lbs 6-4 5.22 35 135.8
81.9
Strengths Effective grappling in the phone booth, with the upper-body strength and strong hands to outbattle defenders. Adams also...
180

Isaiah
Williams

WR
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182lbs 5-9 4.63 42 214.3
79.8
Isaiah Williams from Trinity Catholic High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Aft...
182

Tip
Reiman

TE
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271lbs 6-5 4.64 12 177.8
79.7
After high school, Reiman opted to join Illinois.In 2020 as a freshman Reiman saw action in just 3 games for the Fighting Illin...
202

Julian
Pearl

OT
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312lbs 6-6 5.30 42 183.8
79.0
Julian Pearl from Danville High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high...
218

Keith
Randolph Jr....

DL
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Illinois Mascot
296lbs 6-4 5.15 55 211.8
78.5
Keith Randolph Jr. from Belleville West High School was rated a After high school, Randolph Jr. joined Illinois.In 2019 as a fre...

Illinois Fighting Illini 2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
8

Devon
Witherspoon

CB
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181lbs 6-0 4.45 2 13.3
90.0
Following high school, Witherspoon opted to join Illinois after not being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Witherspoon saw ...
77

Sydney
Brown

S
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211lbs 5-10 4.47 17 78.9
85.1
Canadian native Sydney Brown attended St Stephen's Episcopal High School where he was a standout in football and Track. His athle...
119

Jartavius
Martin

S
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Illinois Mascot
194lbs 5-11 4.46 26 99.1
83.3
Jartavius Martin attended Lehigh Acres High School and was Following high school, Martin opted to join Illinois.In 2018 as a fre...
162

Chase
Brown

RB
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209lbs 5-10 4.43 13 121.2
81.0
Chase Brown from St Stephen's Episcopal High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. ...

Illinois Fighting Illini 2022 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
67

Kerby
Joseph

S
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
203lbs 6-1 4.50 17 87.7
85.0
Kerby Joseph was a two-way player at high school and in doing so had four interceptions, 7.0 TFLs, plus five touchdown reception...
238

Khalan
Tolson

OLB
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Illinois Mascot
235lbs 6-0 4.51 28 201
77.0
Strengths Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound.Has reco...
281

Doug
Kramer

C
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305lbs 6-2 4.95 64 282.8
75.2
Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus...
336

Vederian
Lowe

OT
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Illinois Mascot
314lbs 6-5 5.22 51 231.2
72.0
Strengths Has a naturally wide base, thickly build and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide...
471

Jake
Hansen

OLB
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Illinois Mascot
238lbs 6-1 4.70 52 356
62.0
Strengths Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage.Has the combination of size and athleticism worth...
481

Owen
Carney Jr.

DL
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Illinois Mascot
275lbs 6-3 4.78 89 511
61.2
Strengths Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.Flas...
499

Tony
Adams

S
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Illinois Mascot
205lbs 6-0 4.47 121 522
60.2
Strengths Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete.While built more lik...
567

Brandon
Peters

QB
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230lbs 6-5 4.72 27 544
57.4
Strengths Average overall accuracy. Too often forces his receivers to adjust their routes, limiting yards after the catch. May hav...
657

Roderick
Perry II

DL
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315lbs 6-2 5.28 106 610
43.2
Strengths Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to oc...
658

Alex
Palczewski

OT
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Illinois Mascot
314lbs 6-6 5.28 69 632.5
42.0
Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus...

Illinois Fighting Illini 2021 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
124

Kendrick
Green

C
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315lbs 6-4 4.84 70 254
71.0
Strengths Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the poi...
249

Josh
Imatorbhebhe...

WR
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220lbs 6-2 4.48 68 315.4
62.0
Strengths Has top focus and does a nice job catching the ball in stride. Decisive runner who doesn't go down easily despite his si...
563

Jack
Badovinac

OG
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300lbs 6-1 5.38 249
52.0
Strengths Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.Has smooth late...
568

Ricky
Smalling

WR
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205lbs 6-1 4.47 175
52.0
Strengths Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.Often ...
636

Milo
Eifler

LB
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225lbs 6-2 47 286
31.0
637

Nate
Hobbs

CB
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Illinois Mascot
195lbs 6-0 4.39 90 326.7
31.0
Strengths Good agility and balance when shadowing his target. Competitive player.Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy a...