#90
Carter Janki
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Redding, Conn. → Joel Barlow
via fightingillini.com ↗Carter Janki
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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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
Defensive line · Illinois
Returning around him
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 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
Pronunciation: JANK-ee 2025 - Penn All-Ivy First Team Started all 10 games 42 total tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, seven QB hurries, and one blocked kick on the season Tied career high with nine tackles against Princeton (11/22/25) 2024 - Penn All-Ivy Second Team Started all 10 games 4...
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