Illinois Fighting Illini#- · WR Ricky Smalling
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Ricky Smalling played WR for Illinois. In the 2019 season he had 24 catches for 225 yards and 1 touchdown, 32.1 receiving yards per game over 7 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Ricky Smalling career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ILL | 7 | 24 | 225 | 1 | 0 | 52.5 |
| 2018 | ILL | 11 | 33 | 406 | 5 | 0 | 103.6 |
| 2017 | ILL | 11 | 31 | 510 | 2 | 0 | 94 |
| Career | 29 | 88 | 1141 | 8 | 0 | 250.1 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2019. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Ricky Smalling: Illinois WR profile and stats
Ricky Smalling is a WR for Illinois. This profile tracks Ricky Smalling'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.
Ricky Smalling 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 Ricky Smalling play for?
Ricky Smalling plays for Illinois at WR.
What position does Ricky Smalling play?
Ricky Smalling is a WR for Illinois.