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Illinois Football Career Pass Breakups Leaders
Eugene Wilson holds Illinois's career pass breakups record with 60 pass breakups (1999–2002). Christian Morton (41) and Bobby Jackson (26) round out the top three. 7 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is Devon Witherspoon (2019–2022), No. 6 on the list.
Illinois Fighting IlliniUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Breakups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene Wilson | 1999–2002 | 60 |
| 2 | Christian Morton | 2000–2002 | 41 |
| 3 | Bobby Jackson | 1997–2001 | 26 |
| 3 | Marlon Primous | 1988–1991 | 26 |
| 3 | Robert Crumpton | 1991–1994 | 26 |
| 6 | Devon Witherspoon | 2019–2022 | 25 |
| 6 | Craig Swoope | 1982–1985 | 25 |
| 8 | Charles Armstead | 1981–1982 | 24 |
| 9 | Jartavius Martin | 2018–2022 | 23 |
| 10 | Terry Hawthorne | 2009–2012 | 22 |
| 10 | Tavon Wilson | 2008–2011 | 22 |
| 10 | Vontae Davis | 2006–2008 | 22 |
| 10 | Alan Ball | 2003–2006 | 22 |
| 10 | Chris Green | 1987–1990 | 22 |
| 10 | David Edwards | 1980–1984 | 22 |
| 10 | John Graham | 1970–1971 | 22 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Illinois only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.