Illinois Fighting Illini Football Depth Chart 2024-25
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Updated Nov 12, 2024, 06:05 AM ET
Offensive Positions
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Zakhari Franklin | Alexander Capka-Jones | Malik Elzy | - | - |
| WR-Z | Pat Bryant | Ashton Hollins | - | - | - |
| WR-SL | Collin Dixon | Hank Beatty | Kenari Wilcher | - | - |
| LT | J.C. Davis | Brandon Henderson | - | - | - |
| LG | Josh Gesky | Hunter Whitenack | - | - | - |
| C | Josh Kreutz | TJ McMillen | - | - | - |
| RG | Brandon Henderson | Zy Crisler | Kevin Wigenton II | - | - |
| RT | Melvin Priestly | Magnus Møller | - | - | - |
| TE | Tanner Arkin | Henry Boyer | Carson Goda | Jake Furtney | - |
| QB | Luke Altmyer | Donovan Leary | Kirkland Michaux | Cal Swanson | Trey Petty |
| RB | Aidan Laughery | Josh McCray | Jordan Anderson | Ca'Lil Valentine | - |
Defensive Positions
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Ezekiel Holmes | Pat Farrell | - | - | - |
| NT | TeRah Edwards | Jeremiah Warren | Enyce Sledge | - | - |
| RDE | Dennis Briggs Jr. | Alex Bray | Angelo McCullom | - | - |
| LOLB | Gabe Jacas | Alec Bryant | - | - | - |
| WLB | Ryan Meed | Malachi Hood | Kenenna Odeluga | - | - |
| MLB | Dylan Rosiek | Josh Kreutz | Luke Zardzin | TJ Griffin | - |
| ROLB | Seth Coleman | Jojo Hayden | - | - | - |
| LCB | Xavier Scott | Torrie Cox Jr. | Tyler Strain | - | - |
| SS | Matthew Bailey | Saboor Karriem | Demetrius Hill | - | - |
| FS | Miles Scott | Mac Resetich | Tanner Heckel | - | - |
| RCB | Kaleb Patterson | Jaheim Clarke | Chase Canada | - | - |
Special Teams
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Hugh Robertson | Declan Duley | Fabrizio Pinton | - | - |
| PK | David Olano | Ethan Moczulski | Fabrizio Pinton | - | - |
| KO | Ethan Moczulski | David Olano | Fabrizio Pinton | - | - |
| LS | Lane Hansen | Aidan Hall | Patrick Mahoney III | - | - |
| H | Hugh Robertson | Declan Duley | Fabrizio Pinton | - | - |
| PR | Hank Beatty | - | - | - | - |
| KR | Kenari Wilcher | Hank Beatty | - | - | - |
Reserves
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INJ | Cole Rusk | Kaden Feagin | Terrance Brooks | Daniel Brown | Joe Barna |
Illinois Fighting Illini Depth Chart
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team represents the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The Fighting Illini's football program was established in 1890, making it one of the oldest programs in college football.
The Fighting Illini have experienced several periods of success, including five national championships between 1914 and 1951, and a Rose Bowl victory in 1964 under head coach Pete Elliott. Illinois has produced numerous NFL players and Hall of Famers, including Red Grange, Dick Butkus, and Ray Nitschke.