Illinois Fighting Illini#25 · RB Nelsyn Wheeler
57 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-9
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Grand Island, NE
Nelsyn Wheeler is a RB (#25) for Illinois, from Grand Island, NE.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 9
Frame 7
Experience 6
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Season stats for Nelsyn Wheeler appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowIllinois RB: #25
- ClassFreshman
- HometownGrand Island, NE
Nelsyn Wheeler: Illinois RB profile and stats
Nelsyn Wheeler is a RB (#25) for Illinois, from Grand Island, NE. This profile tracks Nelsyn Wheeler'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.
Nelsyn Wheeler 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 Nelsyn Wheeler play for?
Nelsyn Wheeler plays for Illinois, wearing #25 at RB.
What position does Nelsyn Wheeler play?
Nelsyn Wheeler is a RB for Illinois.
How tall is Nelsyn Wheeler?
Nelsyn Wheeler is 5-9 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Nelsyn Wheeler in?
Nelsyn Wheeler is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Nelsyn Wheeler from?
Nelsyn Wheeler is from Grand Island, NE.