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Will Vala III Illinois
File TE-416 · National rank 7410 · 2029 class

Will Vala III

#85· Illinois ·TE ·Fr ·2029 Draft · Downers Grove, Ill.
6'3"Height 240 lbWeight
RepresentationAura Sports Group Confirmed
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +2
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Quick Notes
Will Vala III is a true freshman tight end who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. A developmental, high-ceiling tight end, he profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyAura Sports Group
NotesRepresentation — Aura Sports Group.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#416 TE / 977
#7410 Overall / 15096
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven true freshman TE; 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
#1260
National
#76
Position
#34
State
High SchoolDowners Grove North
HometownDowners Grove, Ill.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk