#93
Ean Rhea
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Glade Spring, Va. → Patrick Henry
via fightingillini.com ↗Ean Rhea
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
2025 - Emory & Henry 2025 NCAA Division II First Team All-American (AP, AFCA) 2025 NCAA Division II Second Team All-American (Don Hanson) 2025 South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2025 Touchdown Club of Richmond Defensive Lineman of the Year All-South Atlantic Conference First T...
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