Illinois Fighting Illini#8 · LB Cameron Thomas
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
Cameron Thomas is a LB (#8) for Illinois, from Cincinnati, OH. In the 2026 season he has 5 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 10
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 8
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 10
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 9
Frame 7
Experience 6
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2026 season
5
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Cameron Thomas career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
10
31
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Purdue | L 17-24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs UAB | W 42-23 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois LB: #8
- ClassFreshman
- HometownCincinnati, OH
Cameron Thomas: Illinois LB profile and stats
Cameron Thomas is a LB (#8) for Illinois, from Cincinnati, OH. This profile tracks Cameron Thomas'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.
Cameron Thomas 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 Cameron Thomas play for?
Cameron Thomas plays for Illinois, wearing #8 at LB.
What position does Cameron Thomas play?
Cameron Thomas is a LB for Illinois.
How tall is Cameron Thomas?
Cameron Thomas is 6-0 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Cameron Thomas in?
Cameron Thomas is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Cameron Thomas from?
Cameron Thomas is from Cincinnati, OH.
How many tackles does Cameron Thomas have?
Cameron Thomas has 5 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.