Illinois Fighting Illini#- · DL James Thompson Jr.
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- Former player
James Thompson Jr. played DL for Illinois. In the 2025 season he had 40 tackles and 2 sacks over 12 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
James Thompson Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ILL | 12 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | WIS | 12 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | WIS | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | WIS | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 97 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2021 to 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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James Thompson Jr.: Illinois DL profile and stats
James Thompson Jr. is a DL for Illinois. This profile tracks James Thompson Jr.'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.
James Thompson Jr. 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 James Thompson Jr. play for?
James Thompson Jr. plays for Illinois at DL.
What position does James Thompson Jr. play?
James Thompson Jr. is a DL for Illinois.