Andre Lovett

2025 FRESHMAN Played in each of the Illini's final eight games of the regular season Saw action primarily on special teams Three solo tackles on the season Career-high two tackles (both solo) in rivalry win at Purdue (10/4/25) Made Illinois debut with one solo tackle in win vs. #21 USC (9/27/25) HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #38 (On3), #62 (247Sports), #65 (Rivals), #101 (ESPN) State of Illinois ranks: #18 (Rivals), #21 (247Sports), #32 (ESPN), #43 (On3) Played for head coach Sheamus Murphy at Blue Island Eisenhower 2024 News-Gazette All-State 62 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception return for a touchdown, and 3.0 sacks as a senior, while also rushing for 932 yards Helped Eisenhower reach the second round of IHSA 6A playoffs as a junior 78 tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hurries, 8.0 sacks, six pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles as a junior Also played basketball and ran track in high school Offers included Arizona State, Iowa, Kansas State, Louisville, Michigan State, Missouri, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt PERSONAL Born December 3, 2006 Son of Andre Lovett and Sharita Horton One sister, Keira Lovett Cousin, Bucky Irving, is a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Majoring in communication Chose Illinois because “I love the community and coaching staff, and my family can drive down and watch me play.” RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS