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    Simon Cvijanovic
    68 Simon Cvijanovic
    Class:
    Sophomore

    Hometown:
    Cleveland, Ohio

    High School:
    Benedictine

    Height / Weight:
    6-5 / 285

    Position:
    OL

    Experience:
    3-3

    2011 - Redshirt Freshman: Played in eight games, starting at strong-side tackle against Penn State, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota ... Helped the Illini to 301 total yards and 149 rushing yards against Wisconsin ... Started at strong-side tackle against Michigan ... Made first career start at strong-side tackle against Penn State ... Played most of the game at strong-side tackle at Purdue ... Played the entire second half at weak-side tackle against Western Michigan, helping Illinois to 296 rushing yards and 463 total yards ... Made his Illini debut in win over South Dakota State.

    2010 - Freshman: Redshirted the 2010 season.

    High School: Two-star recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... PrepStar All-Midwest Region ... High school coach was Art Bortnik.

    Personal: Son of Anne Marie and Frank Cvijanovic ... Born on June 30, 1992 ... Majoring in kinesiology ... Chose Illinois over Toledo, Ohio and Bowling Green.


    (updated 5/23/12)

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