Nick Hankins Jr.
Nick Hankins Jr.
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Career Arc
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
High School Four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals No. 92 player in the nation by Rivals Position ranks: #12 (Rivals), #16 (247), #21 (ESPN) State ranks: #2 (Rivals), #5 (247), #6 (ESPN) Played for head coach Ken Turner at Belleville West Three-year letterwinner 2025 IHSFCA 7A All-State...