#98
Joshua Davis
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Pinola, Miss. → Mendenhall
via fightingillini.com ↗Joshua Davis
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 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 - Copiah-Lincoln CC Played in nine games at defensive line 21 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble on the season Defensive Player of the Game against Holmes after four tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and two safeties High School Played...
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