Illinois Fighting Illini#25 · DB Des Straughton
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI
Des Straughton is a DB (#25) for Illinois, from Detroit, MI. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 9
Frame 7
Experience 6
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Des Straughton career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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31
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois DB: #25
- ClassFreshman
- HometownDetroit, MI
Des Straughton: Illinois DB profile and stats
Des Straughton is a DB (#25) for Illinois, from Detroit, MI. This profile tracks Des Straughton'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.
Des Straughton 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 Des Straughton play for?
Des Straughton plays for Illinois, wearing #25 at DB.
What position does Des Straughton play?
Des Straughton is a DB for Illinois.
How tall is Des Straughton?
Des Straughton is 6-0 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Des Straughton in?
Des Straughton is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Des Straughton from?
Des Straughton is from Detroit, MI.
How many tackles does Des Straughton have?
Des Straughton has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.