Ben Clawson

2025 JUNIOR Played in four games Saw action, primarily on special teams, in each of the Illini's last four contests of the regular season Academic All-Big Ten 2024 SOPHOMORE Played in nine games Academic All-Big Ten 2023 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Academic All-Big Ten Played in four games Made Illinois debut in season-opening win vs. Toledo (9/2/23) 2022 FRESHMAN Did not play in a game and redshirted the season HIGH SCHOOL Played for head coach Joe Pardun at Hersey Three-year varsity starter Two-time all-area and All-MSL East Conference Hersey team MVP as a junior Two-year captain Missed his senior season with an injury Also played baseball in high school Offers included Air Force, Army, South Dakota, Southern Illinois, and Valparaiso PERSONAL Born October 16, 2003 Son of Scott and Diana Clawson One brother, Daniel, who attends the University of Illinois Chose Illinois because, “From the very first visit, the coaches made me feel right at home. The facilities are outstanding. I really liked the campus and the wide variety of academic offerings." Majoring in agribusiness, markets, and management