38Jack Paris
LB · RS FR
2-FR
Current depth chart
MLB3Third2-FR
Depth relationships
Bio
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. From Fenwick · River Forest, IL.
Jack Paris appeared in 1 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'2"Weight225 lbHometownRiver Forest, ILHigh schoolFenwickRecruiting3 · No. 1738 national · 2025 classConferenceBig Ten
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
FENWICKRiver Forest, IL
ILLINOIS2025 — present