#12
Dane Eisenmenger
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Philo, Ill. → Unity
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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
Quarterback · Illinois
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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
High School Three-sport athlete at Unity, leading the Rockets in football, basketball, and baseball Played for football head coaches Scott Hamilton and Tony Reetz Four-year letterwinner and three-year starting quarterback Led Rockets to a 30-9 record as a starter with appearances in the state qua...
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