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JJ Hirdes

OL · #56 ·
Height6'6"
Weight290 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
DNP
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 5, 2026, 9:48 PM
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Pronunciation: HURDS HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3 Position ranks: #76 (247Sports), #96 (ESPN), #120 (On3) State of Michigan ranks: #18 (247Sports), #21 (ESPN), #40 (On3) Played for head coach Ed Kaman at Coopersville Three-year letterwinner 2024 all-conference and all-region Also participated in track and field and won a conference championship in the discus Offers included Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, and Western Michigan PERSONAL Born August 10, 2007 Son of Dan and April Hirdes One brother, Easton, and one sister, Maddie Chose Illinois because “it felt like home, and I love the famILLy.” Majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁭󠁩󠁿Coopersville, MI
High schoolCoopersville
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Enrolled
    JJ Hirdes (OL) enrolled in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • SignedDec 4, 2024
    JJ Hirdes (OL) signed with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Career stats
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2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
00--DNP
Career00--DNP
Injury history
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Profile last updated Oct 5, 2026