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· 2027 class
Tanner Heckel
#16
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Illinois
·
CB
·
Jr
·
2027 Draft
·
Lyndon, Kan.
5'11"
Height
195
lb
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CB · Illinois
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Armchair Illini
Sep 11, 2025
Sophomore Tanner Heckel starting to shine after breakout vs Duke - Armchair Illini
ESPN
Sep 6, 2025
Darian Mensah's pass intercepted by Tanner Heckel for Illinois - ESPN
Electronic Arts Home Page
Aug 21, 2025
Tanner Heckel EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
Sports Illustrated
Aug 13, 2025
Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Defensive Back Tanner Heckel - Sports Illustrated
ESPN
Oct 5, 2024
Tanner Heckel Career Stats - NCAAF - ESPN
ESPN
Jul 31, 2024
Tanner Heckel - Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive Back - ESPN
247Sports
Feb 8, 2024
'It means the world': How sleeper prospect Tanner Heckel earned his B1G opportunity with Illini - 247Sports
247Sports
Feb 6, 2024
Tanner Heckel, Illinois Fighting Illini, Safety - 247Sports
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Tanner Heckel
#16
Illinois · CB · Jr · 2027 Draft · Lyndon, Kan. · Lyndon
5-11 · 195 lbs
5.2
UDFA
Floor 4.4 · Ceiling 6.1
#1545 overall · #160 CB of 15102
Scouting Verdict
Productive rotation DB — 37 tk, 1 INT, 2 PD (2025). Real tape in a contributor's role; graded on the body of work.
Ceiling · 6.1
2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.9) · up-year team.
Floor · 4.4
Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.8.
Pedigree
3★
recruit ·
Natl
#1576 ·
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#152 ·
State
#10
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2025
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26
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2024
Illinois
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2
1
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