Kaden Feagin News, Rumors, Updates - Illinois Fighting Illini

Converting to tight end Feagin (undisclosed) will switch positions to tight end ahead of the 2026 season, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com.

Impact Feagin is coming off a career year as a tailback for the Illini in 2025, in which he ran for 507 yards and seven touchdowns on 122 handoffs (4.2 yards per carry). He also caught 16 passes for 188 yards and two scores, and that receiving prowess will serve him well at his next position. At 6-foot-3, 255 pounds, Feagin already sports the frame of a tight end, and he'll look to make an impact in that room as a senior.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal usage in bowl game Feagin notched three carries for eight yards during Tuesday's 30-28 win over Tennessee.

Impact Feagin played third fiddle behind Aidan Laughery (13 carries) and Ca"lil Valentine (eight carries, three catches) in the bowl game, but the junior pieced together a solid season overall for the Illini, racking up 122 carries for 507 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 188 yards and another two scores as a receiver. The 255-pound junior has one more season of eligibility remaining, whether that be in Champaign or elsewhere.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on low volume Feagin logged five rushes for 13 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 16 yards during Saturday's 20-13 victory versus Northwestern.

Impact Feagin had a rough day against Northwestern, finishing with just 13 rushing yards on five attempts on the ground while adding a single reception for 16 yards through the air. The 6-foot-3 running back managed to salvage his day with a one-yard scoring plunge in the second quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 14-10 lead heading into the half. Feagin finished the 2025 regular season with 499 yards and seven touchdowns on 4.2 yards per attempt across 12 games, adding 16 receptions for 188 yards and a pair of scores through the air as well. His final chance to make an impact will come in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Held quiet in loss Feagin totaled three rushes for nine yards and reeled in all two targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 27-10 defeat to Wisconsin.

Impact Feagin was held to his lowest rushing total of the season on a day in which the Illinois offense as a whole struggled against the Badgers. The 6-foot-3 running back saw limited opportunities on the day, totaling just five touches on offense, which he turned into 34 yards from scrimmage. He will hope for a bounce back performance in the team's regular season finale against Northwestern on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Feagin logged 14 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown and caught 1 of 4 targets for 15 yards during Saturday's 24-6 victory versus Maryland.

Impact Feagin had a productive outing against Maryland, running for 81 yards and a touchdown while catching a single pass for 15 yards through the air. The 6-foot-3 running back found the end zone on a three-yard rush in the second quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 14-6 lead at the time. He will hope for another good performance against Wisconsin on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes as Illinois beats Maryland for its 7th victory Hudson Clement caught both touchdown passes for the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten). Kaden Feagin rushed for 81 yards and a TD, and Ca'Lil Valenti...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Maryland Terrapins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss, 24-6

Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straigh...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Receiving score in win Feagin accrued seven carries for 26 yards and hauled in all three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-13 win over Rutgers.

Impact Feagin had a tough time getting things going on the ground against Rutgers, totaling just 26 yards on 3.7 yards per attempt on the day. The 6-foot-3 running back still managed to make an impact, however, connecting with quarterback Luke Altmyer on a seven-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, getting the Fighting Illini on the board on the day. Feagin has struggled as a runner lately, totaling just 96 rushing yards across the team's last four contests. He will hope for better days moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes to lead Illinois past Rutgers 35-13, become bowl-eligible again

Luke Altmyer threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 88 yards to lead Illinois to a 35-13 victory Saturday over Rutgers

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in defeat Feagin logged five carries for 32 yards and gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 42-25 loss versus Washington.

Impact Feagin was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against Washington but was able to suit up for the Fighting Illini on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 running back was mostly held in check with his limited workload, totaling 32 yards on just five rushing attempts while catching his lone target for six yards on the day. Despite scoring five touchdowns on the year and serving as the lead back for Illinois, Feagin has struggled as of late, running for just 70 total yards across the team's last three games. He will hope to buck that trend when Rutgers comes to town on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Feagin will be available for Saturday's game at Washington, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Feagin, who was probable coming into Saturday's contest, is off the injury report and will be ready to go come kickoff in Washington. He totaled 438 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns prior to his injury, so he is set to be an important part of the Fighting Illini offense Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To practice ahead of Week 9 Head coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Feagin will be back to practicing ahead of Saturday's game against Washington, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Feagin aggravaded his sprained AC joint during Week 7, and coming out of a bye, it looks like the junior tailback will return to face the Huskies. While Illinois' official availability report won't be issued until two hours before kickoff, Feagin can be considered probable, for now.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To practice ahead of Week 9 Head coach Bret Bielema said Monday that Feagin will be back to practicing ahead of Saturday's game against Washington, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Saturday Feagin aggravated his sprained ac joint in Saturday's loss versus Ohio State, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

Impact Feagin was limited to just six carries for 22 yards due to the injury during the loss. He will now have the team's upcoming bye week to get healthy and will look to be at full health for the Week 9 matchup versus Washington.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates injury Saturday Feagin aggravated his sprained ac joint in Saturday's loss versus Ohio State, per Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in victory Feagin compiled 10 rushes for 16 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all three targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 43-27 win over Purdue.

Impact Feagin found the end zone twice against the Boilermakers, bringing his season total to five. The 6-foot-3 running back crossed the goal line on runs of six and one yard in the second and third quarters, respectively. Aside from the touchdown scampers, Feagin was mostly held in check on the day, totaling just 16 yards on 10 rushing attempts while being outpaced by fellow running back Ca'Lil Valentine in both yards and carries on the day. A tough matchup against Ohio State awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Altmyer throws for career-high 390 yards and No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27

Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards, Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving and Kaden Feagin added two TD runs to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

All-around day against USC Feagin had 14 carries for 60 yards and caught all three targets for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-32 win versus USC.

Impact Feagin delivered a productive performance against the Trojans on Saturday, totaling 127 yards on the day while leading the team in rushing yards. The 6-foot-3 running back made his true highlight on a 64-yard catch-and-run from quarterback Luke Altmyer in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 24-10 lead at the time. Feagin has enjoyed a productive start to the 2025 season, totaling 380 yards from scrimmage to go along wiht four total touchdowns through five games. A matchup against Purdue awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Altmyer and Olano help No. 23 Illinois edge No. 21 Southern California 34-32

Luke Altmyer drove Illinois to David Olano’s 41-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the No. 23 Illini to a 34-32 victory over No. 21 Southern California

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Ineffective in Bloomington Feagin recorded five carries for 18 yards during Saturday's 63-10 defeat against Indiana.

Impact Feagin had a rough day against the Hoosiers on a day in which the Fighting Illini were simply outclassed. The 6-foot-3 running back only saw five attempts on the day as the Hoosiers jumped out to an early lead and the game script took the ground game essentially out of play for Illinois. Better days are ahead for Feagin, starting with a matchup against USC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak Feagin posted 20 carries for 100 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-0 win against Western Michigan.

Impact Feagin found the end zone on a three-yard scamper in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a 17-0 lead at the time. The 6-foot-3 running back has taken a step forward in his role within the Illinois offense lately as he led the team in rushing attempts while reaching the century mark on the ground for the first time this season. With fellow running back Aidan Laughery dealing with injury, Feagin can be relied upon as a productive option at the running back position given his volume as well as his nose for the end zone. A ranked matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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