Illinois Fighting Illini#21 · RB Aidan Laughery
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 200 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Gibson City, IL
Aidan Laughery is a RB (#21) for Illinois, from Gibson City, IL. In the 2026 season he has 321 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 64.2 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 44.1 fantasy points (PPR), 8.8 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 18
Rushing TDs 13
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 15
Total TDs 13
Scrimmage yards 18
Efficiency
Yards per carry 16
Yards per catch 13
Fantasy points 17
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 17
Yards per touch 15
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 7
Frame 8
Experience 17
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2026 season
321
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
45
Carries
7.1
Yards/carry
4
Receptions
20
Receiving yards
Aidan Laughery career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 5 | 45 | 321 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 44.1 |
| 2025 | ILL | 9 | 75 | 382 | 3 | 9 | 54 | 70.6 |
| 2024 | ILL | 12 | 97 | 589 | 4 | 9 | 32 | 95.1 |
| 2023 | ILL | 8 | 16 | 81 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 18.5 |
| 2022 | ILL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 |
| Career | 35 | 236 | 1382 | 9 | 24 | 130 | 229.2 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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28
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32
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17
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7
9
17
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Purdue | L 17-24 | 49 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Duke | L 27-31 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs UAB | W 42-23 | 29 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois RB: #21
- ClassSenior
- HometownGibson City, IL
Aidan Laughery: Illinois RB profile and stats
Aidan Laughery is a RB (#21) for Illinois, from Gibson City, IL. This profile tracks Aidan Laughery's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Aidan Laughery in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Aidan Laughery play for?
Aidan Laughery plays for Illinois, wearing #21 at RB.
What position does Aidan Laughery play?
Aidan Laughery is a RB for Illinois.
How tall is Aidan Laughery?
Aidan Laughery is 5-11 and weighs 200 lb.
What year is Aidan Laughery in?
Aidan Laughery is listed as a senior on the Illinois roster.
Where is Aidan Laughery from?
Aidan Laughery is from Gibson City, IL.
How many rushing yards does Aidan Laughery have?
Aidan Laughery has 321 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.