Kalen Villanueva - 2021 - Football - University of Illinois Athletics

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Kalen Villanueva

Position:
LB
Class:
Freshman
Height:
6-1
Weight:
210
Hometown:
Falls Church, Va.
High School:
Justice

2023 Sophomore

Participated in spring practices before entering the transfer portal for the second time

2022 Redshirt Freshman

Did not play football

2021 Freshman

Missed the season with an injury

High School

Three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN
Two-star recruit by Rivals
Position ranks: #126 (247), #169 (ESPN)
State rank: #51 (247), #52 (ESPN)
Played for Greg Weisbecker
Committed to Illinois on July 8, 2020
Offers included Army, Campbell, Navy, Pennsylvania, and William & Mary

Personal

Born July 16, 2003
Son of Karl and Elle
Has three brothers, Kai, Jordan and Kairo, and one sister, Kaylie
Enrolled in general studies

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