Quarterback · #4
Katin Houser Scouting Report
Katin Houser is a 6' 3", 225 QB at Illinois Fighting Illini (RSR). He is Unranked (1 board), No. 487 on DraftTek.
- Position
- QB
- School
- Illinois Fighting Illini
- Class
- RSR
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 225
- Status
- Active
Illinois Fighting IlliniPortalStats just now
Passing Yards
1,440
25th
Passing Touchdowns
12
Tied-24th
Interceptions
4
Tied-82nd
Adjusted QBR
80.6
21st
2027 NFL Draft · Illinois
Teamistry consensus
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QB · RSR · 6'3" · 225 lbs · score 487
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Mocks & ADP
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Passing
| Season | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 58.4 |
| 2023 | 112 | 191 | 58.6 | 1,130 | 5.9 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 15 | 113.5 |
| 2024 | 149 | 245 | 60.8 | 2,006 | 8.2 | 18 | 11 | 64 | 10 | 144.9 |
| 2025 | 269 | 408 | 65.9 | 3,300 | 8.1 | 19 | 6 | 79 | 13 | 146.3 |
| 2026 | 122 | 184 | 407 | 120 | 25.3 | 2 | 4 | 75 | 6 | 939.6 |
| Career | 653 | 1030 | 642.3 | 122 | 48.5 | 45 | 26 | 281 | 44 | 1402.7 |
Rushing
| Season | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 48 | -12 | -0.3 | 2 | 15 |
| 2024 | 49 | 170 | 3.5 | 4 | 35 |
| 2025 | 85 | 193 | 2.3 | 9 | 14 |
| 2026 | 30 | 120 | 25.3 | 2 | 75 |
| Career | 213 | 484 | 43.8 | 17 | 152 |
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 120 | 2 |
| Career | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 120 | 2 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2026 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Career | 55 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
News
- John Calipari takes questions on development of young Razorbacks
Calipari takes the podium at SEC Tipoff '27 to break down how Arkansas has put in the work to improve over the offseason and what to expect from talented youngsters.
- Kiper: Jeremiah Smith is best player in 2027 draft 'by a wide margin'
Kiper: Jeremiah Smith is best player in 2027 draft 'by a wide margin'
- Thamel to McAfee: Expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams
Thamel to McAfee: Expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams
- Illinois QB Katin Houser out 4-6 weeks after hand procedure
Illinois starting QB Katin Houser will miss four to six weeks after undergoing a procedure on his throwing hand, coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday.
- Michigan judge rules 2 Wolverines eligible for this season
A judge granted a temporary restraining order for Michigan tight end Alex Bauman and defensive back Jeremiah Earby, who are hoping to join the team for their fifth season.
- Sources: Florida QB Philo questionable, WR Brown could return
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo will be listed as questionable in the initial SEC availability report on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Recruiting history
- Michigan State, 2022–2023, On3 path
- East Carolina, 2024–2025, On3 path
- Illinois, On3 path
- Michigan State Spartans, 2022, Signed out of high school
- East Carolina Pirates, 2024, 2025, Season log
- Illinois Fighting Illini, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Beau Pribula · QB · Virginia
- C.J. Bailey · QB · NC State
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- Jaden Craig · QB · TCU
FAQ
Where is Katin Houser ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
Unranked (1 board), No. 487 on DraftTek.
What position does Katin Houser play?
QB