Tatum Bentley brings size, experience, and a run-blocking resume to Eastern Illinois
Tatum Bentley is a 2026 junior offensive lineman for Eastern Illinois listed at 6-3, 290 pounds, and his best calling card is straightforward trench value: he arrives with two years of college experience and a track record of helping offenses produce efficiently at Monterey Peninsula College, including a 2025 unit that averaged 325.5 yards and 25.9 points per game. He also played in a 2024 offense that averaged 446.3 yards and 44.7 points per game, which hints at a lineman who has seen winning football and can fit a physical, dependable scheme.
