Illini Football Transfer Portal Tracker
January 5, 2026 | Football
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Below are Illinois' signings in the 2026 transfer portal class:
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Elig. | Hometown | Last School | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Edmonson | LB | 6-2 | 225 | Jr. | Houston, Texas | Colorado State | Bio |
| Deuce Fillmore | DB | 5-10 | 185 | Sr. | Biloxi, Miss. | Georgia State | Bio |
| Zach Haber | LS | 5-10 | 225 | Jr. | Durango, Colo. | Arkansas | Bio |
| Will Holmes | OLB | 6-4 | 245 | Jr. | Detroit, Mich. | Utah State | Bio |
| Katin Houser | QB | 6-3 | 225 | Sr. | Anaheim, Calif. | East Carolina | Bio |
| Carter Janki | DL | 6-5 | 290 | Sr. | Redding, Conn. | Penn | Bio |
| Christian Martin | OL | 6-6 | 300 | Jr. | St. Rose, La. | Colorado State | Bio |
| Ethan Moczulski | K | 5-11 | 200 | Sr. | Spokane, Wash. | Washington | Bio |
| Alex Perry | WR | 6-5 | 210 | Sr. | Port Charlotte, Fla. | FIU | Bio |
| Jayshon Platt | WR | 6-1 | 195 | Sr. | Sarasota, Fla. | FAU | Bio |
| Darrell Prater | DL | 6-3 | 300 | Sr. | Fort Payne, Ala. | Jacksonville State | Bio |
| Jake Renfro | OL | 6-4 | 315 | Sr. | Mokena, Ill. | Wisconsin | Bio |
| Ty Robinson | WR | 6-4 | 200 | Sr. | Aurora, Colo. | Ball State | Bio |
| Maurice Smith Jr. | ATH | 6-3 | 220 | Sr. | Fort Pierce, Fla. | Chowan | Bio |
| Connor Sullivan | DL | 6-4 | 270 | R-Fr. | Glenview, Ill. | Washington State | Bio |
| Isaiah Thomison | DL | 6-3 | 280 | Jr. | Fayetteville, Tenn. | Bowling Green | Bio |
| Lavon Williams | DB | 5-11 | 195 | Sr. | San Antonio, Texas | East Texas A&M | Bio |
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