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
16

Jer'Zhan
Newton

DL
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295lbs 6-2 4.95 2 16.1
88.1
Jer'Zhan Newton emerged from Clearwater Central Catholic High School with a three-star recruit ranking from both ESPN and 247 Spor...
175

Julian
Pearl

OT
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305lbs 6-6 5.30 42 202.5
81.3
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...
191

Isaiah
Adams

OT
Illinois   Mascot
Illinois Mascot
320lbs 6-5 5.15 31 146.5
80.9
Strengths Effective grappling in the phone booth, with the upper-body strength and strong hands to outbattle defenders. Adams also...
196

Keith
Randolph Jr....

DL
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300lbs 6-5 4.90 39 188.3
80.8
Keith Randolph Jr. from Belleville West High School was rated a After high school, Randolph Jr. joined Illinois.In 2019 as a fre...
222

Isaiah
Williams

WR
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185lbs 5-10 4.43 36 218
80.0
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...
624

Luke
Altmyer

QB
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Illinois Mascot
205lbs 6-1 48 599
57.0

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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Illinois Mascot
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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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
Illinois   Mascot
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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Illinois Mascot
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
Illinois   Mascot
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
Illinois   Mascot
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
Illinois   Mascot
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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Illinois Mascot
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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Illinois Mascot
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...