Illinois Fighting Illini#87 · TE BJ Thurman
60 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Berkeley, CA
BJ Thurman is a TE (#87) for Illinois, from Berkeley, CA.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 14
Frame 14
Experience 10
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Season stats for BJ Thurman appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowIllinois TE: #87
- ClassSophomore
- HometownBerkeley, CA
BJ Thurman: Illinois TE profile and stats
BJ Thurman is a TE (#87) for Illinois, from Berkeley, CA. This profile tracks BJ Thurman'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.
BJ Thurman 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 BJ Thurman play for?
BJ Thurman plays for Illinois, wearing #87 at TE.
What position does BJ Thurman play?
BJ Thurman is a TE for Illinois.
How tall is BJ Thurman?
BJ Thurman is 6-4 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is BJ Thurman in?
BJ Thurman is listed as a sophomore on the Illinois roster.
Where is BJ Thurman from?
BJ Thurman is from Berkeley, CA.