Illinois Fighting Illini#28 · LB Kayden Bennett
70 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Windsor, CT
Kayden Bennett is a LB (#28) for Illinois, from Windsor, CT. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 6
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 6
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 6
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kayden Bennett career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Purdue | L 17-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois LB: #28
- ClassFreshman
- HometownWindsor, CT
Kayden Bennett: Illinois LB profile and stats
Kayden Bennett is a LB (#28) for Illinois, from Windsor, CT. This profile tracks Kayden Bennett'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.
Kayden Bennett 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 Kayden Bennett play for?
Kayden Bennett plays for Illinois, wearing #28 at LB.
What position does Kayden Bennett play?
Kayden Bennett is a LB for Illinois.
How tall is Kayden Bennett?
Kayden Bennett is 6-1 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Kayden Bennett in?
Kayden Bennett is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Kayden Bennett from?
Kayden Bennett is from Windsor, CT.
How many tackles does Kayden Bennett have?
Kayden Bennett has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.