Tony Balanganayi
Tony Balanganayi
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Career Arc
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 line · 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 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals Position ranks: #54 (247), #66 (Rivals), #108 (ESPN) State ranks: #14 (247), #18 (Rivals), #34 (ESPN) Played for head coach Corey Olson at Palatine 2025 All-Mid-Suburban League selection Also a two-time all conference selection in baske...