2026 SEASON
Illinois
Big Ten
Illinois added 20 players and lost 28 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -8.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Illinois players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the Illinois players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are RJ Jones III (WR, 51), Lucas Osada (K, 45), and Xanai Scott (DB, 45). The roster average is 17.0 across 115 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Illinois gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Illinois has added 20 players and lost 28 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -8.
- Who is Illinois's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Katin Houser (QB, from East Carolina) at $2.4 million.
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Incoming Transfers
20
Outgoing Transfers
28
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 2 | 1 | +$2.4M |
| DL | 6 | 5 | -$1.4M |
| OL | 2 | 2 | +$1.2M |
| WR | 5 | 4 | -$427K |
| ST | 1 | 2 | -$378K |
| LB | 3 | 2 | -$231K |
| TE | 2 | 1 | -$144K |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -$63K |
| DB | 5 | 3 | -$48K |
| RB | 1 | 0 | -$5K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
17/100
DefenseAverage TVS
16/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
16/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
RJ Jones III WRVery high
99th
Lucas Osada KHigh
98th
Xanai Scott DBHigh
98th
Andre Lovett Jr. DBHigh
98th
Carter Smith DLHigh
97th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
25-10Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Bret BielemaDouglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach
- Barry Lunney Jr.Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
- Bobby HauckDefensive Coordinator
- Chris HurdSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Robby HauckAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Alex PanosAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Matt EllerbrockAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Byron BellAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Ryan SimersonAssistant Secondary Coach
- Steven KochAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Harper ColeAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Corey ParkerDefensive Backs Coach
- Mike LinehanDefensive Ends Coach
- Jordan ThomasDefensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator
- Roger CooperInside Linebackers Coach
- Bart MillerOffensive Line Coach
- Archie McDanielOutside Linebackers Coach
- Artur SitkowskiQuarterbacks Coach
- Tyrone WheatleyRunning Backs Coach
- Ronnie BradfordSecondary Coach
- Danny CameronSenior Offensive Analyst/Assistant Running Backs Coach
- Jared ElliottTight Ends Coach
- Justin SteppWide Receivers Coach
- Tank WrightAssociate Head Coach/Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
2025 Recruiting Class
11 commits#424
Grant BeermanLB
West Chester, OH
#513
Brayden TrimbleWR
Mt. Zion, IL
#700
Logan FarrellTE
Arlington Heights, IL
#851
Isaiah WhiteDL
Indianapolis, IN
#851
Andre LovettS
Blue Island, IL
#971
Erik GayleEDGE
Cincinnati, OH
#1261
RJ Jones IIICB
Vero Beach, FL
#1715
Grant SmithTE
Maroa, IL
#1715
Xanai ScottS
West Palm Beach, FL
#1867
Dylan FrechetteIOL
West Palm Beach, FL
#1888
JJ HirdesOT
Coopersville, MI
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
116 of 116High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Juice Clarke
DB#6Sr
