TJ Taylor
6′5″ · 330 lb · Santa Clarita, CA · College of the Canyons
Where he comes from
- Santa Clarita, CA
- College of the Canyons
- About 1,700 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where he fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 6th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Illinois’s week
- RecordIllinois is 3-3.
- Next gameat Maryland · Sat Oct 31
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News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Illinois in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 6th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Illinois in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of College of the Canyons, No. 11 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Illinois in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of College of the Canyons