#5
Jakwon Morris
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Tupelo, Miss. → Tupelo
via fightingillini.com ↗Jakwon Morris
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
Defensive back · 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 - Northwest Missippi CC Played in 11 games 35 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups Four-star recruit by ESPN No. 1 junior college cornerback in the nation by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals No. 4 junior college player in the nation by ESPN and Rivals and No. 11 by 247Sports Off...
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