Juice Clarke

2025 JUNIOR All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (media) Academic All-Big Ten Played and started in final eight regular-season games Missed first four contests due to injury 29 tackles (21 solo), 1.0 tackles for loss, seven pass breakups, and a fumble recovery Career-high three pass breakups to go with five tackles in rivalry win vs. Northwestern (11/29/25) Four tackles (three solo) with two pass breakups in win vs. Maryland (11/15/25) Four solo stops and a pass breakup in win vs. Rutgers (11/1/25) Season-high seven tackles (six solo), with one tackle for loss in win at Purdue (10/4/25) Three solo tackles, a fumble recovery, and one PBU in season debut in win vs. #21 USC (9/27/25) 2024 SOPHOMORE Academic All-Big Ten Played in 12 games with one start 34 total tackles (26 solo), 1.0 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and five pass breakups on the season First-career fumble recovery in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against South Carolina (12/31/24) Career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) in first-career start against Northwestern (11/30/24) 2023 FRESHMAN Played in all 12 games Made Illinois debut in season-opening win vs. Toledo (9/2/23) HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #84 (247), #100 (On3), #126 (ESPN) State ranks: #128 (247), #167 (On3), #220 (ESPN) Played for head coach Frank Hepler at Riverdale High School Four-year letterwinner Three-time all-area Academic all-conference Offers included Iowa State, Arkansas State, Marshall, Navy, Tulane, and USF PERSONAL Born on July 30, 2004 Son of Miguel Sr. and Chanelle Clarke Three brothers, Orville, Jackson and Isaac, and one sister, Micoya Chose Illinois because, “It was the best opportunity for me academically.” Majoring in recreation, sport & tourism RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available.