#38
Kaden McConnell
Returning to Indiana for 2026
Greenwood, Ind. → Center Grove
via iuhoosiers.com ↗Kaden McConnell
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Indiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Indiana
Returning around him
- 8 Indiana players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (17 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Indiana · Last season: 16-0 (AP #1) · Talent rank #72 · 2026 recruiting class #29
Background
2025 (Redshirt-Freshman Season) Season: Appeared in three games ... Made collegiate debut against Michigan State (10/18) in Week 8 ... One of six non-true freshmen to make collegiate debut ... Earned Academic All-Big Ten. Michigan State (10/18): Made collegiate debut on special teams in the fourt...
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