11Jacob Alexander
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Bio
Jacob Alexander is a linebacker for the Illinois Fighting Illini who stands 6'4" and weighs 245 pounds. A native of Frankfort, Illinois, he attended Lincoln Way East High School, where he recorded 80 tackles, 11.0 sacks, and 16.0 tackles for loss. He also forced three fumbles and recovered one fumble as a prep player. Alexander was a three-star recruit ranked #75 by recruiting services and received offers from Cincinnati, Kansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue, and Wisconsin, among others. He joined Illinois as a true freshman in the class of 2026 and is majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism. From Lincoln Way East · Chicago, IL.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight6'4"Weight245 lbHometownChicago, ILHigh schoolLincoln Way EastRecruiting3 · No. 966 national · 2026 classConferenceBig Ten
Career path
ILLINOIS2026 — present