#82
Jacob Harvey
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Mt. Zion, Ill. → Mt. Zion
via fightingillini.com ↗Jacob Harvey
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
Wide receiver · 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 Played for head coach Patrick Etherton at Mt. Zion 180 receptions for 2,769 yards and 32 receiving touchdowns during his high school career 53 receptions for 928 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior 58 receptions for 1,112 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior 2025 IH...
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