Eddie Tuerk
Eddie Tuerk is a three-star recruit from La Grange, IL, out of Lyons Township (No. 571 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Tuerk comes from
- La Grange, IL
- Lyons Township
- About 100 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 571 in the 2024 class.
- On the Illinois roster since 2024
Where Tuerk 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
From Lyons Township
Also from La Grange, IL
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois.
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 Lyons TownshipLa Grange, IL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 571 in the 2024 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from Lyons Township: Tommy Newcomb (Kent State) and Tyler Chambers (Northern Illinois).
2024
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of Lyons Township
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bret Bielema.