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University of Illinois Athletics

2026 Football Signing Class

Jacob Alexander

  • Position OLB
  • Class Freshman
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 245
  • Hometown Frankfort, Ill.
  • High School Lincoln Way East

Biography

High School 

  • Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals
  • Position ranks: #75 (247), #98 (Rivals), #102 (ESPN)
  • State ranks: #23 (247), #24 (Rivals), #26 (ESPN)
  • Played for head coach Rob Zvonar at Lincoln Way East
  • 80 tackles, 11.0 sacks, 16.0 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery
  • Two-time all-conference
  • Also played basketball through his sophomore year 
  • Offers included Cincinnati, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Purdue, Rutgers, and Wisconsin

Personal

  • Son of Courtney Alexander and Rachel Brooks
  • Three brothers, Kaleb, Karter, and Kieth
  • Plans to major in recreation, sport, and tourism

Statistics

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