#66
Brandon Hansen
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Mundelein, Ill. → Mundelein
via fightingillini.com ↗Brandon Hansen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Illinois
Returning around him
- 52% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
University of Illinois Graduate 2025 Sophomore Played in 13 games with one start at right guard First career start in the season opener against Western Illinois (8/29/25) 2024 Freshman Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams High School First commit in Illinois’ Class of 2024 Three-star re...
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