Illinois Fighting Illini#5 · RB Ca'Lil Valentine
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 200 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Hayward, CA
Ca'Lil Valentine is a RB (#5) for Illinois, from Hayward, CA. In the 2026 season he has 225 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 45.0 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 36.1 fantasy points (PPR), 7.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 17
Rushing TDs 13
Receptions 16
Receiving yards 17
Total TDs 13
Scrimmage yards 17
Efficiency
Yards per carry 10
Yards per catch 16
Fantasy points 16
Receiving usage 16
Carry volume 18
Yards per touch 10
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 7
Frame 8
Experience 13
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2026 season
225
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
50
Carries
4.5
Yards/carry
3
Receptions
46
Receiving yards
Ca'Lil Valentine career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 5 | 50 | 225 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 36.1 |
| 2025 | ILL | 13 | 131 | 614 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 96.9 |
| 2024 | ILL | 12 | 53 | 212 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 35.2 |
| Career | 30 | 234 | 1051 | 6 | 18 | 131 | 168.2 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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10
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17
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Purdue | L 17-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 47 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Duke | L 27-31 | 56 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs UAB | W 42-23 | 88 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois RB: #5
- ClassJunior
- HometownHayward, CA
Ca'Lil Valentine: Illinois RB profile and stats
Ca'Lil Valentine is a RB (#5) for Illinois, from Hayward, CA. This profile tracks Ca'Lil Valentine's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Ca'Lil Valentine in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ca'Lil Valentine play for?
Ca'Lil Valentine plays for Illinois, wearing #5 at RB.
What position does Ca'Lil Valentine play?
Ca'Lil Valentine is a RB for Illinois.
How tall is Ca'Lil Valentine?
Ca'Lil Valentine is 5-11 and weighs 200 lb.
What year is Ca'Lil Valentine in?
Ca'Lil Valentine is listed as a junior on the Illinois roster.
Where is Ca'Lil Valentine from?
Ca'Lil Valentine is from Hayward, CA.
How many rushing yards does Ca'Lil Valentine have?
Ca'Lil Valentine has 225 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.