Pat Farrell is a rising, scheme-versatile Illinois DL with Big Ten size and real juice
In the 2025 season, Pat Farrell emerged as a useful rotation piece for Illinois, playing in all 13 games, posting 4 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a quarterback hurry while bringing a leaner, more athletic profile at 6-foot-5 and about 280–285 pounds. The big appeal: he’s grown into a true Big Ten body, has experience at both linebacker and the defensive line, and coaches have leaned on his development and versatility. He looks like the kind of edge/3-4 hybrid who fits a team that wants length, motor, and upside over flash.
