Jacob Harvey
Jacob Harvey is a three-star recruit from Mount Zion, IL, out of Mt. Zion (No. 2,846 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Harvey comes from
- Mount Zion, IL
- Mt. Zion
- Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class.
Where Harvey fits
Illinois lists 16 receivers this season.
Illinois receivers with a game this season
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mt. Zion
Also from Mount Zion, IL
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 wide receiver for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real role in the receiving corps.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Illinois has produced 3 All-Conference wide receivers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2024. Casey Washington went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mt. ZionMt. Zion, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,846 in the 2026 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from Mt. Zion: JC Anderson (LSU) and Brayden Trimble (Illinois).
2026
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of Mt. Zion