Illinois Fighting Illini NFL Draft Prospects
CONFERENCE: Big Ten
Illinois Fighting Illini 2024 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 |
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DL |
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295lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 2 | 16.1 |
88.1
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Jer'Zhan Newton emerged from Clearwater Central Catholic High School with a three-star recruit ranking from both ESPN and 247 Spor... |
175 |
|
OT |
|
305lbs | 6-6 | 5.30 | 42 | 202.5 |
81.3
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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 |
|
OT |
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320lbs | 6-5 | 5.15 | 31 | 146.5 |
80.9
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Strengths Effective grappling in the phone booth, with the upper-body strength and strong hands to outbattle defenders. Adams also... |
196 |
|
DL |
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300lbs | 6-5 | 4.90 | 39 | 188.3 |
80.8
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Keith Randolph Jr. from Belleville West High School was rated a After high school, Randolph Jr. joined Illinois.In 2019 as a fre... |
222 |
|
WR |
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185lbs | 5-10 | 4.43 | 36 | 218 |
80.0
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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 |
|
QB |
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205lbs | 6-1 | 48 | 599 |
57.0
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Illinois Fighting Illini 2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
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CB |
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181lbs | 6-0 | 4.45 | 2 | 13.3 |
90.0
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Following high school, Witherspoon opted to join Illinois after not being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Witherspoon saw ... |
77 |
|
S |
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211lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 17 | 78.9 |
85.1
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Canadian native Sydney Brown attended St Stephen's Episcopal High School where he was a standout in football and Track. His athle... |
119 |
|
S |
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194lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 26 | 99.1 |
83.3
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Jartavius Martin attended Lehigh Acres High School and was Following high school, Martin opted to join Illinois.In 2018 as a fre... |
162 |
|
RB |
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209lbs | 5-10 | 4.43 | 13 | 121.2 |
81.0
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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 |
|
S |
|
203lbs | 6-1 | 4.50 | 17 | 87.7 |
85.0
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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 |
|
OLB |
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235lbs | 6-0 | 4.51 | 28 | 201 |
77.0
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Strengths Flashes explosive pop on contact. Wraps arms securely to make the reliable tackle, but is not technically sound.Has reco... |
281 |
|
C |
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305lbs | 6-2 | 4.95 | 64 | 282.8 |
75.2
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Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus... |
336 |
|
OT |
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314lbs | 6-5 | 5.22 | 51 | 231.2 |
72.0
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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 |
|
OLB |
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238lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 52 | 356 |
62.0
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Strengths Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage.Has the combination of size and athleticism worth... |
481 |
|
DL |
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275lbs | 6-3 | 4.78 | 89 | 511 |
61.2
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Strengths Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.Flas... |
499 |
|
S |
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205lbs | 6-0 | 4.47 | 121 | 522 |
60.2
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Strengths Lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Legitimate NFL-caliber athlete.While built more lik... |
567 |
|
QB |
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230lbs | 6-5 | 4.72 | 27 | 544 |
57.4
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Strengths Average overall accuracy. Too often forces his receivers to adjust their routes, limiting yards after the catch. May hav... |
657 |
|
DL |
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315lbs | 6-2 | 5.28 | 106 | 610 |
43.2
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Strengths Big-bodied rusher with very good upper-body strength. Strong and stout at the point of attack with the measurables to oc... |
658 |
|
OT |
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314lbs | 6-6 | 5.28 | 69 | 632.5 |
42.0
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Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus... |