TJ McMillen holds the C · Backup spot in Illinois Fighting Illini’s offensive line room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

TJ McMillen is a center for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Naperville, Illinois native attended St. Francis High School, where he was a four-year letterwinner and three-star recruit ranked #9 by Rivals and #11 by national outlets. As a senior, he recorded 68 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 14 hurries, and 110 pancakes. McMillen redshirted in 2023 and made his Illini debut against Eastern Illinois on 8/29/24. He appeared in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2024 and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. In 2025, he played in all 13 games with one start at center against Purdue on 10/4/25.