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University of Illinois Athletics

2021 Football Roster

54 Kalen Villanueva

  • Position LB
  • Class Freshman
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 210
  • Hometown Falls Church, Va.
  • High School Justice
  • Instagram official.kjv
  • Twitter KalenVillanueva

Biography

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

Statistics

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