Kaden Feagin

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Kaden Feagin
Illinois Fighting Illini–No. 3
Position Running back
ClassSophomore
Major General Studies
Personal information
Born: (2004-03-23) March 23, 2004 (age 20)
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolArthur Lovington Atwood Hammond (Arthur, Illinois)

Kaden Feagin (born March 23, 2004) is an American football running back for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

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Early life and high school

Feagin attended Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School located in Arthur, Illinois. In Feagin's senior season, he totaled 2,300 yards and 37 touchdowns, while also racking up 82 tackles and two interceptions. [1] Coming out of high school, Feagin was rated as a four-star recruit, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. [2] [3]

College career

In week four of the 2023 season, Feagin rushed for 28 yards in a win over FAU. [4] In week seven, Feagin rushed 19 times for 84 yards, where he also scored his first collegiate touchdown in a win over the Maryland Terrapins, where for his performance he was named the Big Ten freshman of the week. [5] [6] Feagin finished his first collegiate season in 2023, rushing 95 times for 438 yards and two touchdowns, before suffering a season-ending injury. [7] [8] For his performance on the season, Feagin was named an All-Big Ten Honorable mention. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Olson, Andy. "2022 WCIA 3 Football Player of the Year: Kaden Feagin". WCIA.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ Pope, Keegan (March 23, 2022). "4-star in-state linebacker Kaden Feagin commits to Illinois". On3.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ Likas, Colin (December 25, 2022). "2022 All-Area football Player of the Year: Feagin's road to Illini culmination of focused work, planning". The News-Gazette. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Beherns, Bret. "ALAH native Kaden Feagin making the most out of early opportunity with Illinois". WCIA.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kimball, Anderson (November 3, 2023). "Kaden Feagin continues impressive debut season for Illinois football". The Pantagraph. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ Kimball, Anderson (October 17, 2023). "ALAH grad Kaden Feagin named Big Ten Freshman of the Week". The Pantagraph. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Richey, Scott. "Feagin a worthy 'Freaks List' addition". The News-Gazette. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Walker, Ella (August 2024). "Illinois' Kaden Feagin Always Willing To Learn Despite Early Success". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ Latsch, Nate. "Kaden Feagin, Illinois running back, highlighted on college football 'Freaks List'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
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