Brandon Hansen
Brandon Hansen is a three-star recruit from Mundelein, IL (No. 1,682 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Hansen comes from
- Mundelein, IL
- Mundelein
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 1,682 in the 2024 class.
- On the Illinois roster since 2024
Where Hansen fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 9th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Mundelein, IL
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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 9th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 7 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.
Three seasons at Illinois
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school MundeleinMundelein, IL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,682 in the 2024 class. Signed with Illinois.
2024
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of Mundelein
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bret Bielema.