Jon Beutjer was a big-play, high-volume Illinois passer with elite 2002 production
Jon Beutjer’s Illinois profile is built on arm talent and volume: in the 2002 season, he led the Big Ten with 2,511 passing yards and averaged 228.3 passing yards per game, then finished his Illinois career with 5,190 passing yards and 39 touchdowns. He stood out as a 6-foot-6 pocket quarterback who could push the ball downfield and handle heavy passing loads, but his game also came with some volatility, including interceptions and missed time across seasons. If your team wants a fearless distributor who can run an offense through the air, he fit the bill.
