#56
Guillermo Gallardo
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Fr. · Bloomington, Ill. → Normal Community
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Guillermo Gallardo
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11121
Peaked at #11121 this season.
Background
University of Illinois Graduate 2025 Junior Did not play in a game Academic All-Big Ten 2024 Redshirt Did not play in a game and redshirted the season 2023 Sophomore - New Mexico Military Institute Played in nine games at New Mexico Military Institute 25 tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss on the sea...