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Tanner Heckel Illinois
File CB-160 · National rank 1545 · 2027 class

Tanner Heckel

#16· Illinois ·CB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Lyndon, Kan.
5'11"Height 195 lbWeight
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Tanner Heckel is a junior defensive back who figures into the two-deep for Illinois. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#160 CB / 1642
#1545 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Productive rotation DB — 37 tk, 1 INT, 2 PD (2025). Real tape in a contributor's role; graded on the body of work.

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CB Keys 2025 · Illinois
37
Tot
Better than 84% of 935 CBs
1
INT
Better than 79% of 899 CBs
2
PD
Better than 61% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1576
National
#152
Position
#10
State
High SchoolLyndon
HometownLyndon, Kan.
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Illinois — 3712
2024 Illinois — 200
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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