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Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Linebacker Ismael Kante

Illinois Football 2026 Scouting Report: Linebacker Ismael Kante

Illinois on SI is delivering scouting reports for each of the key players on the Illini football team's 2026 roster. Below, we present our breakdown of fifth-year linebacker Ismael Kante.

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