#44
Patrick Mahoney III
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Northbrook, Ill. → Glenbrook North
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Long snapper · Illinois
Returning around him
- 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
Background
2025 Sophomore Academic All-Big Ten Played in all 13 games Long snapper for field goals and extra points 2024 Redshirt Freshman Academic All-Big Ten Did not play in a game 2023 Redshirt Did not play in a game and redshirted the season High School Played for head coach Matt Purdy at Glenbrook Nort...
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