Jacob Eberhart
Jacob Eberhart is a four-star recruit from St. Louis, MO, out of Kirkwood (No. 422 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Eberhart comes from
- St. Louis, MO
- Kirkwood
- About 150 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Four-star, No. 422 in the 2026 class.
Where Eberhart fits
Illinois lists 20 defensive backs this season.
Illinois defensive backs with a game this season
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from St. Louis, MO
A game that shows it: 1 tackle and 1 tackle for loss against UAB — Week 1, 2026.
1 tackle · 0 sacks
Career stats
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| Season | Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Teams and coaches
2026Illinois5-3HC: Bret Bielema · Balanced, slow tempo
Our ratings
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.
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school KirkwoodSt. Louis, MO · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 422 in the 2026 class. Signed with Illinois.
2026
- Signed with IllinoisFour-star, out of Kirkwood