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Kayden Bennett Illinois
File LB-772 · National rank 7231 · 2029 class

Kayden Bennett

#28· Illinois ·LB ·Fr ·2029 Draft · Windsor, Conn.
6'1"Height 230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +2
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Quick Notes
Kayden Bennett is a true freshman linebacker who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. A developmental, high-ceiling linebacker, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#772 LB / 1592
#7231 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven true freshman LB; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#964
National
#91
Position
#6
State
High SchoolSuffield Academy
HometownWindsor, Conn.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk