#57
Zach Barrett
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Orland Park, Ill. → Carl Sandburg
via fightingillini.com ↗Zach Barrett
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
Offensive line · 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
Background
2025 Redshirt Freshman Did not play in a game 2024 Freshman Did not play in a game and redshirted the season High School Played for head coach Troy McAllister at Carl Sandburg Four-year letterwinner Two-time All-Southwest Suburban Conference Two-time team captain 2023 Academic All-State Personal...
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