Caden Considine
Freshman defensive back on Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 210 lb · Byron, IL · Byron
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 2743 nationally · Signed with Illinois
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Illinois's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Illinois in 2026.
Caden Considine
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of Byron
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Illinois -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Illinois has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Devon Witherspoon was one of them, an All-American.
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 #51 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
High School Played for head coach Jeff Boyer at Byron 5,104 rushing yards, 78 total touchdowns, 284 tackles, six interceptions, and three forced fumbles during his high school career Led Byron to the 2023 and 2025 IHSA 3A State Championships 84 tackles and three interceptions on defense, plus 175...
The secondary · Illinois
- #7Matthew Bailey76 tackles · 2025
- #22Deuce Fillmore39 tackles · 2025
- #16Tanner Heckel36 tackles · 2025
- #6Jaheim Clarke30 tackles · 2025
- #37Caden Considineno box-score line yet
16 more on the roster · Illinois team page