10James Kreutz
LB · RS SR
5-SR
Current depth chart
MLB1Starter5-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
James Kreutz, a 6'2" linebacker from Bannockburn, Illinois, is a returning redshirt senior for Illinois. A three-star recruit in the 2022 class, Kreutz made his first career tackle at Indiana on September 22, 2022, and recorded his initial multi-tackle game against Toledo the following year. In 2024 as a sophomore, he appeared in all 13 games with four starts and registered 26 solo tackles among 55 total. During the 2025 season, Kreutz played in all 12 games with one start, accumulating 30 total tackles with 15 solo and 3.5 tackles for loss, tying for fifth on the team in that category. He added three pass breakups across the season. From Loyola Academy · Bannockburn, IL.
James Kreutz appeared in 12 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'2"Weight240 lbHometownBannockburn, ILHigh schoolLoyola AcademyRecruiting3 · No. 1774 national · 2022 classConferenceBig Ten
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
3
TACKLES
0.5
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
LOYOLA ACADEMYBannockburn, IL
ILLINOIS2022 — present