Jack Paris holds the MLB · Depth spot in Illinois Fighting Illini’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jack Paris is a linebacker for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The River Forest native and Fenwick High School product was a three-star recruit ranked No. 8 at his position in Illinois and No. 170 nationally by recruiting services. As a senior, Paris recorded 107 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 14 quarterback hurries. He earned 2024 Chicago Catholic League White Defensive Player of the Year honors and was named Fenwick's team captain and MVP. Paris redshirted in 2025 before making his Illinois debut in the Music City Bowl victory against No. 23 Tennessee on December 30, 2025. He currently holds a business major at Illinois.