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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 78.5 OVR, 58th of 138 FBS teams; Matthew Bailey (SS, 89) is the highest-rated player.
Illinois Fighting Illini team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 78.5
- 58th of 138
- Offense
- 80.5
- 39th nationally
- Defense
- 76.5
- 83rd 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 83 | 83 | 33rd / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Aidan Laughery 85 | 85 | 44th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Alex Perry 84, Collin Dixon 84, Hudson Clement 83 | 83.7 | 24th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 6 on roster | Christian Abney 74 | 74 | 87th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Jake Renfro 85, Brandon Henderson 80, Brandon Hansen 78, Christian Martin 75, Nathan Knapik 75 | 78.6 | 48th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Darrell Prater 75, Cameron Brooks 74, Carter Janki 73, Deon Williams 71 | 73.3 | 125th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | Robert Edmonson 75, Grant Beerman 72, James Kreutz 70 | 72.3 | 105th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Xavier Scott 88, Juice Clarke 82 | 85 | 19th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Matthew Bailey 89, Mac Resetich 73 | 81 | 37th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Lucas Osada 75 | 75 | 87th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Lars Rau 69 | 69 | 123rd / 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
31 Fr · 15 So · 15 Jr · 24 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Bailey | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 7 | 6'2" / 225 | 89 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | Sr. | Boundary | 1 | 5'11" / 195 | 88 |
| Aidan Laughery | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 21 | 5'11" / 200 | 85 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 5 | 5'11" / 200 | 85 |
| Jake Renfro | C | Sr. | Raw Strength | 59 | 6'4" / 320 | 85 |
| Alex Perry | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 9 | 6'5" / 210 | 84 |
| Collin Dixon | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 17 | 6'1" / 215 | 84 |
| Hudson Clement | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 13 | 6'1" / 215 | 83 |
| Katin Houser | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 4 | 6'3" / 225 | 83 |
| Juice Clarke | CB | Sr. | Field | 6 | 6'1" / 180 | 82 |
| Jayshon Platt | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 1 | 6'1" / 185 | 81 |
| Brandon Henderson | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 75 | 6'5" / 335 | 80 |
| Ty Robinson | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 10 | 6'4" / 200 | 79 |
| Brandon Hansen | LG | Jr. | Agile | 66 | 6'6" / 330 | 78 |
| Nick Hankins Jr. | CB | Fr. | Bump and Run | 3 | 6'0" / 200 | 78 |
| Deuce Fillmore | CB | Sr. | Field | 22 | 5'11" / 185 | 76 |
| Nas Rankin | WR | Fr. | Gadget | — | 6'0" / 170 | 76 |
| Christian Martin | LT | Jr. | Agile | 72 | 6'7" / 300 | 75 |
| Darrell Prater | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 96 | 6'3" / 305 | 75 |
| Jakwon Morris | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 5 | 6'0" / 175 | 75 |
| Lucas Osada | K | So. | Power | 27 | 6'1" / 195 | 75 |
| Nathan Knapik | RT | So. | Agile | 71 | 6'7" / 300 | 75 |
| Robert Edmonson | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | 45 | 6'2" / 230 | 75 |
| Brayden Trimble | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 11 | 6'1" / 190 | 74 |
| Cameron Brooks | RE | Fr. | Pure Power | 91 | 6'3" / 300 | 74 |
| Christian Abney | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 86 | 6'6" / 255 | 74 |
| Davin Stoffel | TE | Jr. | Vertical Threat | 88 | 6'6" / 260 | 74 |
| Kaden Feagin | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 83 | 6'3" / 260 | 74 |
| Tanner Heckel | CB | Jr. | Boundary | 16 | 5'11" / 195 | 74 |
| Carter Janki | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 90 | 6'5" / 295 | 73 |
| Javari Barnett | HB | Fr. | Elusive Bruiser | 24 | 6'1" / 210 | 73 |
| Mac Resetich | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | — | 6'0" / 210 | 73 |
| Carson Boyd | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 2 | 6'0" / 190 | 72 |
| Grant Beerman | MLB | So. | Thumper | 33 | 6'5" / 235 | 72 |
| Jordan Anderson | HB | Sr. | Contact Seeker | 23 | 6'4" / 240 | 72 |
| Kai Pritchard | LG | Fr. | Agile | 53 | 6'5" / 290 | 72 |
| Maika Matelau | LG | So. | Agile | 70 | 6'3" / 300 | 72 |
| TJ Taylor | RT | Jr. | Raw Strength | 79 | 6'5" / 340 | 72 |
| Almirian Thomas | CB | Fr. | Field | 20 | 5'11" / 175 | 71 |
| Casey Thomann | LT | Fr. | Agile | 62 | 6'8" / 325 | 71 |
| Deon Williams | DT | So. | Pure Power | 92 | 6'2" / 270 | 71 |
| Isaiah White | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 95 | 6'2" / 335 | 71 |
| Jaylin Raywood | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 84 | 6'2" / 175 | 71 |
| Landen Von Seggern | C | Fr. | Agile | 58 | 6'4" / 280 | 71 |
| Nelsyn Wheeler | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 25 | 5'9" / 205 | 71 |
| Pat Farrell | LE | Jr. | Pure Power | 52 | 6'5" / 285 | 71 |
| Will Holmes | RE | Jr. | Pure Power | 24 | 6'4" / 255 | 71 |
| Ean Rhea | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 93 | 6'2" / 235 | 70 |
| James Finley | CB | So. | Boundary | 39 | 6'2" / 190 | 70 |
| James Kreutz | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 10 | 6'2" / 235 | 70 |
| Mason Muragin | LE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 18 | 6'4" / 250 | 70 |
| TJ McMillen | C | Jr. | Agile | 55 | 6'3" / 300 | 70 |
| Tywan Cox | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 32 | 5'10" / 185 | 70 |
| Demetrius John | LE | So. | Power Rusher | 54 | 6'3" / 290 | 69 |
| Dylan Frechette | LG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 76 | 6'6" / 345 | 69 |
| Eddie Tuerk | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 78 | 6'4" / 320 | 69 |
| Kingston Shaw | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 15 | 6'3" / 250 | 69 |
| Lars Rau | P | So. | Power | 81 | 6'3" / 205 | 69 |
| Lavon Williams | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 9 | 5'10" / 190 | 69 |
| Michael Clayton II | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 7 | 6'4" / 210 | 69 |
| Will Vala III | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 85 | 6'3" / 240 | 69 |
| Andre Lovett Jr. | FS | So. | Hybrid | 14 | 6'1" / 190 | 68 |
| BJ Thurman | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 87 | 6'4" / 225 | 68 |
| Cameron Thomas | MLB | Fr. | Thumper | 8 | 6'0" / 205 | 68 |
| Daniel Brown | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 4 | 6'1" / 255 | 68 |
| Jacob Eberhart | SS | Fr. | Hybrid | 19 | 6'4" / 215 | 68 |
| Jershaun Newton | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 6 | 6'0" / 215 | 68 |
| Kenyon Alston | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 3 | 6'2" / 195 | 68 |
| Parker Crim | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 51 | 6'3" / 255 | 68 |
| RJ Jones III | CB | Fr. | Field | 2 | 6'0" / 175 | 68 |
| Xanai Scott | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 13 | 5'11" / 205 | 68 |
| Ismael Kante | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 26 | 6'2" / 235 | 67 |
| Jacob Alexander | LE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 11 | 6'4" / 245 | 67 |
| Joshua Davis | DT | So. | Pure Power | 98 | 6'3" / 275 | 67 |
| King Liggins | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'3" / 295 | 67 |
| Michael McDonough | C | Fr. | Agile | 68 | 6'3" / 310 | 67 |
| Ben Clawson | FS | Sr. | Hybrid | 21 | 6'0" / 205 | 66 |
| Champ Smith | LT | Fr. | Agile | 52 | 6'6" / 330 | 66 |
| Isaiah Williams | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 12 | 6'2" / 200 | 66 |
| Joe Barna | LOLB | Jr. | Thumper | 43 | 6'4" / 265 | 66 |
| Kellan Dubose | LOLB | So. | Lurker | 41 | 6'3" / 235 | 66 |
| Zafir Stewart | RT | So. | Raw Strength | 74 | 6'6" / 350 | 66 |
| Patrick Mahoney III | TE | Jr. | Pure Blocker | 44 | 6'2" / 215 | 64 |
| Erik Gayle | ROLB | Fr. | Thumper | 34 | 6'3" / 230 | 63 |
| Jack Paris | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 38 | 6'2" / 225 | 63 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.