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University of Illinois Athletics

2019 Football Roster

22 Kenyon Sims

  • Ht./Wt. 5-11 / 200
  • Position RB
  • Hometown San Diego, Calif.
  • High School Lincoln

Biography

Career Highs

Carries: 8 vs. Akron, 8/31/19
Rushing Yards: 26 vs. Akron, 8/31/19
Long Run: 9 vs. Akron, 8/31/19
All-Purpose Yards: 26 vs. Akron, 8/31/19
Receptions: 2 at UConn, 9/7/19
Receiving Yards: 7 at UConn, 9/7/19
Long Reception: 5 at UConn, 9/7/19

2019 Redshirt Freshman

  • Played in five games, primarily on special teams
  • 14 carries for 52 yards on the season

2018 Freshman

  • Played one game and redshirted the 2018 season
  • Two carries for six yards in his Illinois debut against Iowa 11/7/18

High School

  • Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals
  • Ranked No. 87 running back in the nation by ESPN and No. 91 by 247Sports
  • Rushed for 1,396 yards (8.6 yards per carry) and 24 touchdowns as a senior
  • Verbally committed to Illinois in February 2018
  • Offers included Arizona, Colorado State, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon State, Utah and Washington State

Personal

  • Born May 5, 2000
  • Majoring in communication

Statistics

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 22

    2018Freshman

    RB
    5'11" 200 lbs
    22
  • 22

    2019Redshirt Freshman

    RB
    5'11" 200 lbs
    22