Zach Barrett
Zach Barrett is an offensive lineman at Illinois, from Orland Park, IL, who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Barrett comes from
- Orland Park, IL
- Carl Sandburg
- About 100 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- On the Illinois roster since 2024
Where Barrett 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
From Carl Sandburg
Also from Orland Park, IL
Where to follow
Awards
Zach Barrett plays 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 Carl SandburgOrland Park, ILAlso from Carl Sandburg: Vincent Smith (West Virginia), Matt Marek (Indiana) and Jaden Weaver (Iowa State).
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bret Bielema.