Illinois Fighting Illini#45 · LB Robert Edmonson
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
Robert Edmonson is a LB (#45) for Illinois, from Houston, TX. In the 2026 season he has 7 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 8
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 6
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 8
Coverage 6
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 8
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 12
Frame 11
Experience 13
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2026 season
7
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Robert Edmonson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CSU | 10 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | PV | - | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | - | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
10
31
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Purdue | L 17-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Duke | L 27-31 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois LB: #45
- ClassJunior
- HometownHouston, TX
Robert Edmonson: Illinois LB profile and stats
Robert Edmonson is a LB (#45) for Illinois, from Houston, TX. This profile tracks Robert Edmonson'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.
Robert Edmonson 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 Robert Edmonson play for?
Robert Edmonson plays for Illinois, wearing #45 at LB.
What position does Robert Edmonson play?
Robert Edmonson is a LB for Illinois.
How tall is Robert Edmonson?
Robert Edmonson is 6-2 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Robert Edmonson in?
Robert Edmonson is listed as a junior on the Illinois roster.
Where is Robert Edmonson from?
Robert Edmonson is from Houston, TX.
How many tackles does Robert Edmonson have?
Robert Edmonson has 7 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.