Illinois Fighting Illini NFL Draft Prospects
CONFERENCE: Big Ten
Illinois Fighting Illini 2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
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CB |
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181lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 4 | 22.4 |
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 ... |
70 |
|
S |
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211lbs | 5-10 | 4.47 | 25 | 92.7 |
85.6
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Sydney Brown attended St Stephen's Episcopal High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of ... |
150 |
|
S |
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194lbs | 5-11 | 4.46 | 32 | 128.6 |
81.3
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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... |
160 |
|
RB |
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209lbs | 5-10 | 4.43 | 13 | 128.1 |
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 |
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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... |
566 |
|
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... |
656 |
|
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... |
657 |
|
OT |
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314lbs | 6-6 | 5.28 | 115 | 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... |
Illinois Fighting Illini 2021 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
125 |
|
OG |
|
315lbs | 6-4 | 4.84 | 70 | 254 |
71.0
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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... |
250 |
|
WR |
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220lbs | 6-2 | 4.48 | 68 | 315.4 |
62.0
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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 |
|
OG |
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300lbs | 6-1 | 5.38 | 249 |
52.0
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Strengths Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.Has smooth late... | |
568 |
|
WR |
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205lbs | 6-1 | 4.47 | 175 |
52.0
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Strengths Does not have exceptional straight-line speed but takes advantage of open seams when his quarterback is on target.Often ... | |
635 |
|
LB |
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225lbs | 6-2 | 47 | 286 |
31.0
|
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636 |
|
CB |
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195lbs | 6-0 | 4.39 | 90 | 326.7 |
31.0
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Strengths Good agility and balance when shadowing his target. Competitive player.Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy a... |