Illinois Fighting Illini NFL Draft Prospects

Illinois Fighting Illini 2025 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
233

J.C.
Davis

OT
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320lbs 6-5 5.30 49 281.5
80.5
J.C. Davis, a 6'5", 307-pound offensive tackle from Illinois, has taken an unconventional path to NFL Draft consideration. Hailing...
251

Gabe
Jacas

LB
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275lbs 6-3 4.80 25 312
80.0
Gabe Jacas, born May 27, 2004, hails from Fort Pierce, Florida, where he was a standout at Fort Pierce Central High School. A two-...
337

Zakhari
Franklin

WR
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185lbs 6-1 4.49 39 266
74.5
Zakhari Franklin from Cedar Hill High School was rated a After high school, Franklin opted to join UTSA.In 2019 as a freshman Fr...

Illinois Fighting Illini 2024 NFL Draft Player Rankings

RANK Player Pos Coll Weight Height 40YD AVG POS RANK AVG OVR RANK Rating Summary
13

Jer'Zhan
Newton

DL
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304lbs 6-2 4.95 3 18.5
89.5
Jer'Zhan Newton (known as Johnny), a defensive lineman from the University of Illinois, emerged from Clearwater, Florida as a thre...
123

Isaiah
Adams

OT
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315lbs 6-4 5.22 30 111.1
82.6
Hailing from Canada, Isaiah Adams carved a unique path to the 2024 NFL Draft, navigating from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ont...
164

Tip
Reiman

TE
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271lbs 6-5 4.64 14 161.6
80.5
Tip Reiman, originally a linebacker and pass rusher from South Dakota, transitioned to tight end during his senior year at O’Gorma...
187

Isaiah
Williams

WR
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182lbs 5-9 4.63 38 187
79.9
Isaiah Williams from Trinity Catholic High in St. Louis, Missouri, initially made waves as a dual-threat quarterback before making...
211

Keith
Randolph Jr....

DL
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296lbs 6-4 5.15 51 214.2
78.4
Keith Randolph Jr. from Belleville West High School was rated a After high school, Randolph Jr. joined Illinois.In 2019 as a fre...
219

Julian
Pearl

OT
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312lbs 6-6 5.30 49 217.8
78.0
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...

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 4 13
90.0
Following high school, Witherspoon opted to join Illinois after not being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Witherspoon saw ...
74

Sydney
Brown

S
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211lbs 5-10 4.47 27 78.8
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 38 98.3
83.3
Jartavius Martin attended Lehigh Acres High School and was Following high school, Martin opted to join Illinois.In 2018 as a fre...
164

Chase
Brown

RB
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209lbs 5-10 4.43 19 121.3
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
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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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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...
336

Vederian
Lowe

OT
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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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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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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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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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314lbs 6-6 5.28 83 632.5
42.0
Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus...