Johnny Albomonte

Illinois

Sep 20 (Sat)

7:30 p.m.

Weight:
183
Height:
5-11
Position:
DB
Year:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Schererville, Ind.
High School:
Andrean

2017 (Sophomore): Appeared in seven games, primarily on special teams ... made his collegiate debut in the win at Virginia ... scout team player of the week (Virginia) ... Academic All-Big Ten selection.

2016 (Freshman): Did not see any game action in 2016 ... named defensive scout team player of the year ... five-time scout team player of the week (Wake Forest, Michigan State, Northwestern, Rutgers and Purdue) ... Academic All-Big Ten selection.

2015: Redshirted the 2015 season ... scout team player of the week (Maryland) ... walk-on joined the program during the season.

Prep/Personal: Played for head coach Phil Mason at Andrean High School ... two-year captain earned first team all-state, all-area and all-conference recognition ... started 44 consecutive games ... recorded 14 career interceptions (1 pick-6) ... scored seven TDs on offense ... Andrean won 29 straight games and the 2013 state championship ... state runner-up in 2014 ... four-year football letterwinner ... also lettered in baseball ... first team all-conference selection and Gold Glove Award winner ... member of the National Honor Society ... parents are Tammy and John Albomonte ... born on May 16, 1996, Jonathan Paul Albomonte is a media major.