the veteran Illinois QB who can sling it when the script gets chaotic
In the 2023 season at Illinois, John Paddock showed real pop as a timing-and-touch passer, completing 59.4% of his throws for 1,278 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, with a signature 507-yard, 4-TD explosion against Indiana that became a Memorial Stadium record. He’s a compact, experienced quarterback who handled pressure, delivered in late-game chaos, and flashed enough arm talent to punish defenses vertically. If your team wants a steady, battle-tested distributor with big-game upside and proven resilience, Paddock is absolutely worth a look.
