TJ Taylor
TJ Taylor is a three-star recruit from Santa Clarita, CA (No. 11 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Taylor comes from
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Golden Valley
- About 1,700 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Taylor 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
Also from Santa Clarita, CA
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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.
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college College of the CanyonsThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with Illinois.
- High school Golden ValleySanta Clarita, CA
Moves
- Signed with Illinois in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of College of the Canyons