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Illinois Fighting Illini CFB 27 Ratings
Illinois’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Fighting Illini's projected starters average 79.4 OVR, 61st of 138 FBS teams; Matthew Bailey (SS, 89) is the highest-rated player.
Illinois Fighting Illini team pageRatings: “EA roster mroster_434_206.db” · updated Nov 9, 2026
- Starter avg
- 79.4
- 61st of 138
- Offense
- 81.2
- 46th nationally
- Defense
- 77.5
- 86th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 12
- 0 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Katin Houser 84 | 84 | 41st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Aidan Laughery 85 | 85 | 49th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on roster | Collin Dixon 88, Alex Perry 84, Hudson Clement 84 | 85.3 | 20th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 6 on roster | Christian Abney 74 | 74 | 89th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Jake Renfro 85, Brandon Henderson 80, Nathan Knapik 77, Brandon Hansen 76, Maika Matelau 76 | 78.8 | 59th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Darrell Prater 75, Cameron Brooks 74, Carter Janki 73, Deon Williams 71 | 73.3 | 135th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | James Kreutz 76, Joe Barna 74, Robert Edmonson 74 | 74.7 | 96th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Xavier Scott 88, Juice Clarke 83 | 85.5 | 24th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Matthew Bailey 89, Mac Resetich 76 | 82.5 | 38th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Lucas Osada 66 | 66 | 138th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Lars Rau 73 | 73 | 77th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
Illinois roster ratings
0 Fr · 0 So · 0 Jr · 0 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | SS | Sr | — | 7 | 6'2" / 225 | 89 |
| Collin Dixon | WR | Jr | — | 17 | 6'1" / 215 | 88 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | Sr | — | 1 | 5'11" / 195 | 88 |
| Aidan Laughery | HB | Sr | — | 21 | 5'11" / 200 | 85 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | HB | Jr | — | 5 | 5'11" / 200 | 85 |
| Jake Renfro | C | Sr | — | 59 | 6'4" / 320 | 85 |
| Alex Perry | WR | Sr | — | 9 | 6'5" / 210 | 84 |
| Hudson Clement | WR | Sr | — | 13 | 6'1" / 215 | 84 |
| Katin Houser | QB | Sr | — | 4 | 6'3" / 225 | 84 |
| Juice Clarke | CB | Sr | — | 6 | 6'1" / 180 | 83 |
| Jayshon Platt | WR | Sr | — | 1 | 6'1" / 185 | 81 |
| Brandon Henderson | RG | Sr | — | 75 | 6'5" / 335 | 80 |
| Brayden Trimble | WR | Fr | — | 11 | 6'1" / 190 | 79 |
| Ty Robinson | WR | Sr | — | 10 | 6'4" / 200 | 79 |
| Nick Hankins Jr. | CB | Fr | — | 3 | 6'0" / 200 | 78 |
| Nathan Knapik | RT | So | — | 71 | 6'7" / 300 | 77 |
| Brandon Hansen | LG | Jr | — | 66 | 6'6" / 330 | 76 |
| Deuce Fillmore | CB | Sr | — | 22 | 5'11" / 185 | 76 |
| James Kreutz | MLB | Sr | — | 10 | 6'2" / 235 | 76 |
| Mac Resetich | FS | Sr | — | 0 | 6'0" / 210 | 76 |
| Maika Matelau | LG | So | — | 70 | 6'3" / 300 | 76 |
| Nas Rankin | WR | Fr | — | 0 | 6'0" / 170 | 76 |
| Tanner Heckel | CB | Jr | — | 16 | 5'11" / 195 | 76 |
| Christian Martin | LT | Jr | — | 72 | 6'7" / 300 | 75 |
| Darrell Prater | DT | Sr | — | 96 | 6'3" / 305 | 75 |
| Jakwon Morris | CB | Jr | — | 5 | 6'0" / 175 | 75 |
| Cameron Brooks | RE | Fr | — | 91 | 6'3" / 300 | 74 |
| Christian Abney | TE | Sr | — | 86 | 6'6" / 255 | 74 |
| Davin Stoffel | TE | Jr | — | 88 | 6'6" / 260 | 74 |
| Joe Barna | LOLB | Jr | — | 43 | 6'4" / 265 | 74 |
| Kaden Feagin | TE | Sr | — | 83 | 6'3" / 260 | 74 |
| Robert Edmonson | MLB | Jr | — | 45 | 6'2" / 230 | 74 |
| Carter Janki | DT | Sr | — | 90 | 6'5" / 295 | 73 |
| Javari Barnett | HB | Fr | — | 24 | 6'1" / 210 | 73 |
| Lars Rau | P | So | — | 81 | 6'3" / 205 | 73 |
| Carson Boyd | QB | Fr | — | 2 | 6'0" / 190 | 72 |
| Grant Beerman | ROLB | So | — | 33 | 6'5" / 235 | 72 |
| Ismael Kante | ROLB | Sr | — | 26 | 6'2" / 235 | 72 |
| Jordan Anderson | HB | Sr | — | 23 | 6'4" / 240 | 72 |
| Kai Pritchard | LG | Fr | — | 53 | 6'5" / 290 | 72 |
| TJ Taylor | RT | Jr | — | 79 | 6'5" / 340 | 72 |
| Almirian Thomas | CB | Fr | — | 20 | 5'11" / 175 | 71 |
| Casey Thomann | LT | Fr | — | 62 | 6'8" / 325 | 71 |
| Deon Williams | DT | So | — | 92 | 6'2" / 270 | 71 |
| Isaiah White | DT | Fr | — | 95 | 6'2" / 335 | 71 |
| Landen Von Seggern | C | Fr | — | 58 | 6'4" / 280 | 71 |
| Nelsyn Wheeler | HB | Fr | — | 25 | 5'9" / 205 | 71 |
| Pat Farrell | LE | Jr | — | 52 | 6'5" / 285 | 71 |
| Will Holmes | RE | Jr | — | 24 | 6'4" / 255 | 71 |
| Ean Rhea | LE | Sr | — | 93 | 6'2" / 235 | 70 |
| James Finley | CB | So | — | 39 | 6'2" / 190 | 70 |
| Mason Muragin | LE | Jr | — | 18 | 6'4" / 250 | 70 |
| Michael Clayton II | QB | Fr | — | 7 | 6'4" / 210 | 70 |
| TJ McMillen | C | Jr | — | 55 | 6'3" / 300 | 70 |
| Tywan Cox | FS | Fr | — | 32 | 5'10" / 185 | 70 |
| Demetrius John | LE | So | — | 54 | 6'3" / 290 | 69 |
| Dylan Frechette | LG | Fr | — | 76 | 6'6" / 345 | 69 |
| Eddie Tuerk | RG | So | — | 78 | 6'4" / 320 | 69 |
| Kingston Shaw | RE | Fr | — | 15 | 6'3" / 250 | 69 |
| Lavon Williams | SS | Sr | — | 9 | 5'10" / 190 | 69 |
| Will Vala III | TE | Fr | — | 85 | 6'3" / 240 | 69 |
| Andre Lovett Jr. | FS | So | — | 14 | 6'1" / 190 | 68 |
| BJ Thurman | TE | So | — | 87 | 6'4" / 225 | 68 |
| Cameron Thomas | ROLB | Fr | — | 8 | 6'0" / 205 | 68 |
| Daniel Brown | MLB | Sr | — | 4 | 6'1" / 255 | 68 |
| Jacob Eberhart | SS | Fr | — | 19 | 6'4" / 215 | 68 |
| Jershaun Newton | WR | Fr | — | 6 | 6'0" / 215 | 68 |
| Kenyon Alston | WR | Fr | — | 3 | 6'2" / 195 | 68 |
| Parker Crim | RE | Fr | — | 51 | 6'3" / 255 | 68 |
| RJ Jones III | CB | Fr | — | 2 | 6'0" / 175 | 68 |
| Xanai Scott | FS | Fr | — | 13 | 5'11" / 205 | 68 |
| Jacob Alexander | LE | Fr | — | 11 | 6'4" / 245 | 67 |
| Joshua Davis | DT | So | — | 98 | 6'3" / 275 | 67 |
| King Liggins | DT | Fr | — | 99 | 6'3" / 295 | 67 |
| Michael McDonough | C | Fr | — | 68 | 6'3" / 310 | 67 |
| Ben Clawson | FS | Sr | — | 21 | 6'0" / 205 | 66 |
| Champ Smith | LT | Fr | — | 52 | 6'6" / 330 | 66 |
| Isaiah Williams | FS | Fr | — | 12 | 6'2" / 200 | 66 |
| Jack Paris | MLB | Fr | — | 38 | 6'2" / 225 | 66 |
| Kellan Dubose | LOLB | So | — | 41 | 6'3" / 235 | 66 |
| Lucas Osada | K | So | — | 27 | 6'1" / 195 | 66 |
| Zafir Stewart | RT | So | — | 74 | 6'6" / 350 | 66 |
| Dante Merriweather | FB | Jr | — | 40 | 6'0" / 235 | 65 |
| Patrick Mahoney III | TE | Jr | — | 44 | 6'2" / 215 | 64 |
| Erik Gayle | ROLB | Fr | — | 34 | 6'3" / 230 | 63 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “EA roster mroster_434_206.db” roster update, imported 2026-11-09 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Nov 9, 2026.