#31
Murphy Clement
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Fr. · Martinsburg, W.Va. → Martinsburg
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Murphy Clement
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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 #11828
Peaked at #11828 this season.
Background
2025 Redshirt Freshman Did not play in a game Transferred to Illinois with four years of eligibility remaining Signed with Illinois on Jan. 2, 2025 on the same day as his brother, Hudson 2024 Freshman (West Virginia) Did not play in a game and redshirted the season High School Played for head coa...