Illinois Fighting Illini#- · WR Fred Sykes
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- Former player
Fred Sykes played WR for Illinois. In the 2011 season he had 3 catches for 10 yards, 3.3 receiving yards per game over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Fred Sykes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ILL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | ILL | 4 | 7 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 |
| 2009 | ILL | 6 | 10 | 75 | 2 | 0 | 29.5 |
| 2008 | ILL | 7 | 12 | 156 | 1 | 0 | 33.6 |
| Career | 20 | 32 | 326 | 3 | 0 | 82.6 |
Season totals, 2008 to 2011. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Fred Sykes: Illinois WR profile and stats
Fred Sykes is a WR for Illinois. This profile tracks Fred Sykes'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.
Fred Sykes 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 Fred Sykes play for?
Fred Sykes plays for Illinois at WR.
What position does Fred Sykes play?
Fred Sykes is a WR for Illinois.