Saboor Karriem

2025 JUNIOR Played in 12 games Saw action on special teams in 11 games and played defensive snaps in seven regular-season contests 19 total tackles (15 solo) on the season Three tackles (all solo) in win vs. Rutgers (11/1/25) Career-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in win vs. #21 USC (9/27/25) 2024 SOPHOMORE Played in 12 games with one start Seven tackles (four solo) on the season Recorded career-high five tackles (two solo) at #1 Oregon (10/26/24) 2023 FRESHMAN Played in seven games Made Illini debut with one tackle and three PBUs vs. FAU (9/23/23) HIGH SCHOOL Four-star recruit by 247Sports Composite Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #4 (On3), #65 (ESPN), #72 (Rivals), #97 (247) Top 400 player in the nation by the 247Sports Composite State ranks: #2 (On3), #8 (Rivals), #16 (ESPN), #19 (247) Played for head coach Darnell Grant at West Orange High School Three-year letterwinner 2022 USA Today All-New Jersey first team 45 tackles, two interceptions, one return for a touchdown, and one blocked kick as a senior Set West Orange single-season records in receptions (63), receiving yards (1,001), and receiving touchdowns (15) as a senior Scored at least one touchdown in 10 of 12 games as a senior Also played basketball, lacrosse and track in high school High honor roll Offers included Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, and West Virginia PERSONAL Born on July 12, 2005 Son of Ronice Bruce Two brothers, Tafari and Ziare, and one sister, Anaya Chose Illinois because, “It is the place where I can play big-time football, get an outstanding education and be surrounded by people who will help mold me into the man I aspire to become.” Majoring in communication RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available.