Is Katin Houser starting?
Katin Houser is the projected starter at QB for Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of St. John Bosco, ranked #215 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 3,300 passing yards, 19 TD, 6 INT. That's 100% of the team's production at his spot and 93th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #4
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Transfer
- East Carolina
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3300 | 19 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9170
- National Rank
- #215
- High School
- St. John Bosco
- Hometown
- Anaheim, CA
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated offense; 93th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.93 for competition level) put them +8 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · Illinois Fighting Illini
- 1491Katin HouserStarter
- 2275Carson Boyd
- 3762Michael Clayton II
- 41562Jershaun Newton
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.