Jj Hirdes

OL · #56 · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Height6'6"

Weight290 lbs

Est. eligibility4 yrs

Production index

Not rated

Roster status

Rostered

CollegeUI

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 12:12 PM

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Background

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

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