BJ Thurman - 2026 - Football - University of Illinois Athletics

BJ Thurman

Position:
TE
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-4
Weight:
225
Hometown:
Berkeley, Calif.
High School:
Berkeley
Prev School:
College of San Mateo

2025 Freshman (College of San Mateo)

Played in 11 games at tight end
16 receptions for 322 yards and six touchdowns
Helped the College of San Mateo to a 12-1 record and 3C2A State Championship
No. 1-ranked junior college tight end in the nation, according to 247Sports

High School

Three-star recruit by 247Sports
Ranked #172 player in the State of California by 247Sports
Offers included Oregon State, San Jose State, and Nevada

Thursday, March 05

Thursday, February 12

Thursday, February 05

Wednesday, January 21

Chicago to Champaign

Illinois Releases Chicago to Champaign Collection

Tuesday, June 02

Simeon Rice and Kevin Hardy - 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Rice, Hardy on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Monday, June 01

Bielema Cubs Wrigley

Bielema, Bailey to Guest Conduct Seventh-Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2

Thursday, May 28

Gies Memorial Stadium Crowd - 2025 vs. USC

First Three Illini Football Game Times, TV Designations Announced

Wednesday, May 27