Kenyon Sims

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

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