2027 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Jersey Number 22
Jaxon Clapper
- Position:
- All-Around
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Kansas City, Mo.
- High School:
- Liberty North HS
- Prev School:
- Greenville
Prior to Illinois
- Spent his first three collegiate seasons at Greenville
- 2026 ECAC Gymnast of the Year
- Claimed parallel bars and vault titles at 2026 ECAC Championships
- Won parallel bars and floor titles at 2026 USA Gymnastics Men's Collegiate Championships
- Two-time CGA regular season All-American on floor and parallel bars in 2026
- Advanced to individual finals on parallel bars at 2026 NCAA Championships
Personal
- Born on Nov. 6, 2004
- Parents are Brett and Annette Clapper
- Has two siblings, Braden and Reese
- Chose Illinois “for the culture within the men's gymnastics program. It's a very tight-knit community that has welcomed me with open arms. Illinois values more than just athletics; they focus on character development and building you into a better person.”
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