#35
Kaedyn Cobbs
Returning to Illinois for 2026
Denton, Texas → Guyer
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Illinois
Returning around him
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
High School Three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals Position ranks: #61 (ESPN), #102 (247), #135 (Rivals) State ranks: #122 (ESPN), #153 (247), #222 (Rivals) Played for head coach Reed Heim at Guyer Four-year letterwinner 2025 District 5 6A Offensive MVP Three-time all-district Three-ti...
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