Illinois Fighting Illini Football Depth Chart 2024-25
Illinois Fighting Illini Football Depth Chart 2024-25
Updated Sep 17, 2024, 07:05 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 | Kevin Wigenton II | - | - | - |
| C | Josh Kreutz | TJ McMillen | - | - | - |
| RG | Zy Crisler | Hunter Whitenack | - | - | - |
| RT | Melvin Priestly | Magnus Møller | - | - | - |
| TE | Tanner Arkin | Henry Boyer | Carson Goda | Clayton Leonard | - |
| QB | Luke Altmyer | Donovan Leary | Kirkland Michaux | Cal Swanson | Trey Petty |
| RB | Aidan Laughery | Kaden Feagin | Josh McCray | Jordan Anderson | Ca'Lil Valentine |
Defensive Positions
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Alex Bray | Pat Farrell | - | - | - |
| NT | TeRah Edwards | Jeremiah Warren | Enyce Sledge | - | - |
| RDE | Dennis Briggs Jr. | Ezekiel Holmes | Angelo McCullom | - | - |
| LOLB | Gabe Jacas | Alec Bryant | Ryan Meed | - | - |
| WLB | Josh Kreutz | Malachi Hood | Kenenna Odeluga | - | - |
| MLB | Dylan Rosiek | Luke Zardzin | TJ Griffin | - | - |
| ROLB | Seth Coleman | Joe Barna | Jojo Hayden | - | - |
| LCB | Torrie Cox Jr. | Chase Canada | Tyler Strain | - | - |
| SS | Matthew Bailey | Saboor Karriem | Demetrius Hill | - | - |
| FS | Miles Scott | Mac Resetich | Tanner Heckel | - | - |
| RCB | Kaleb Patterson | Terrance Brooks | - | - | - |
| NB | Xavier Scott | Jaheim Clarke | CJ Bufkin | - | - |
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 | Mac Resetich | Hank Beatty | Zakhari Franklin | Mario Sanders II | - |
| KR | Kenari Wilcher | Aidan Laughery | Pat Bryant | Josh McCray | - |
Reserves
| POS | STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | 5TH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INJ | Cole Rusk | Mason Muragin | Kellen Francis | Easton Baker | - |
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.