Illinois Fighting Illini#- · RB Dre Brown
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- Former player
Dre Brown played RB for Illinois. In the 2019 season he had 584 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, 44.9 rushing yards per game over 13 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Dre Brown career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ILL | 13 | 113 | 584 | 5 | 10 | 82 | 106.6 |
| 2018 | ILL | 6 | 18 | 180 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2017 | ILL | 4 | 31 | 138 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15.6 |
| Career | 23 | 162 | 902 | 7 | 11 | 90 | 152.2 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2019. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Dre Brown: Illinois RB profile and stats
Dre Brown is a RB for Illinois. This profile tracks Dre Brown's season stats 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.
Dre Brown 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 Dre Brown play for?
Dre Brown plays for Illinois at RB.
What position does Dre Brown play?
Dre Brown is a RB for Illinois.