Connor Sullivan
Connor Sullivan is a three-star recruit from Glenview, IL, out of Loyola Academy (No. 2,110 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Sullivan comes from
- Glenview, IL
- Loyola Academy
- Loyola Academy is about 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 2,110 in the 2025 class; signed with Washington State.
Where Sullivan fits
Illinois lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Illinois defensive linemen with a game this season
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Loyola Academy
Also from Glenview, IL
Arrived at Illinois from Washington State.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Pass share
49.5%
243 pass / 248 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
271 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Illinois.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Johnny Newton was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalWashington State to Illinois
- 2025 Washington State RogersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Loyola AcademyWilmette, IL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,110 in the 2025 class. Signed with Washington State.Also from Loyola Academy: Tommy Fraumann (Michigan), Brooks Bahr (Michigan), Donovan Robinson Jr. (Washington) and 7 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Washington State to Illinois, Jan 9, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Washington StateThree-star, out of Loyola Academy
2026
- Transferred to Illinoisfrom Washington State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jimmy Rogers and Bret Bielema.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Illinois