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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kenny_WillekesKenny Willekes - Wikipedia

    Kenny Willekes (born July 22, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Michigan State, and was three times named to the All-Big Ten team. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft.

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  3. www.vikings.com › news › 5-things-to-know-about-new-vikings5 Things to Know About New Vikings Defensive End Kenny Willekes

    • Bringing home the Burlsworth. Willekes won the 2019 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded annually to the nation's best player who was a former walk-on.
    • TFL king. Willekes recorded 78 tackles with 10.5 sacks and 16.0 tackles for loss in 2019 as he earned Second-Team All-American honors by Walter Camp. That brought Willekes' career tackles-for loss total to 51, which is a Michigan State record.
    • Cool with Cousins. Willekes is one of three former Spartans on Minnesota's roster (currently 87 players). One is guard Tyler Higby, an 2019 undrafted free agent, while the other, of course, is starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.
    • Quite the talented family. Willekes is the fifth among eight total children in a talented and large family. His father, Charles, is a cardiothoracic surgeon, which focuses on the heart, lungs and other organs in the chest.

  4. www.espn.com › nfl › playerKenny Willekes - Minnesota Vikings Defensive End - ESPN

    View the profile of Minnesota Vikings Defensive End Kenny Willekes on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

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  6. www.vikings.com › news › water-break-with-kenny-willekesWater Break with Kenny Willekes - Minnesota Vikings

    Aug 18, 2021 · We caught up with Kenny recently for a Water Break, presented by Crown Royal, to learn more about his experiences with the Spartans, where the former walk-on became the school's all-time leader...

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2019/12/09 › the-making-of-kenny-willekesThe making of Kenny Willekes - The Athletic - The New York Times

    Dec 9, 2019 · Willekes is arguably Mark Dantonio’s best success story — the quintessential lightly recruited walk-on turned star player. Monday afternoon, Willekes added to his many awards...

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  8. www.vikings.com › news › ben-ellefson-kenny-willekes-2023-signedRe-Signed Ben Ellefson & Kenny Willekes - Minnesota Vikings

    Mar 15, 2023 · Kenny Willekes, an outside linebacker and a seventh-round pick in 2020, is returning to the Vikings after missing most of the past two seasons with injuries. He recorded 18 tackles, seven quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks in 2021.

  9. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 1799790/2020/05What the data tells us about Kenny Willekes, the Vikings’ ‘touch...

    May 13, 2020 · No. 225 overall: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State. The Vikings went from Dane Brugler’s 17th-ranked edge rusher in the fourth round (Wonnum) to his 18th-ranked edge rusher in the seventh...