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#33 Jake Furtney
Class RS SOFrom Illinois (transfer)Ht / Wt 6'4" · 242 lbHometown St. Charles, IL · St. Charles North
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Updated 2026-07-29Transfer history
2026Illinois→Ohio Bobcats
Background & career
Jake Furtney is a tight end from St. Charles, Illinois, where he played for St. Charles North under head coach Robert Pomazak. The 6'4", 242-pound redshirt sophomore attended the University of Illinois before transferring to Ohio. He made his collegiate debut on Sept. 14, 2024, against Central Michigan but did not appear in games during the 2025 season. Furtney is currently on the roster at Ohio as a returning player.
Illinoisthrough 20242025
Ohio2026 — presentPrevious schoolIllinoisRecruiting3-star · No. 1220 nationalOriginSt. Charles, IL · St. Charles North