Speaking With Kankakee Linebacker Kennyan Chandler Class Of 2025 - Name To Watch
- May 6, 2023
- 2 min read

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Kennyan Chandler Kankakee Linebacker Class Of 2025 6'1 225

Kennyan Chandler how was your sophomore season? I feel I had a fair season, but I don’t think of me. I think as a team as a team, I think we can do better with everything we do but, as far as me I did good, but I can get better at everything. What does football mean to you? Football means everything to mem it’s how I’m going to make it out and provide for my family. I would do anything to get to where I want to be for football. What should college coaches know about you? I can say I have the talent that goes with hard work, that I have. I can say I am mentally tough and prepared for anything, and that physically strong for sure.
What part of your game have you been working on in the offseason?
Read and react drills, change of direction, opening my hips, and coverage work, getting stronger and more explosive & most definitely my speed.
What do you like about playing linebacker?
I’ve been playing linebacker since I was 8-9 it always allowed me to use my talent, aggressiveness, speed, physicality and it showed my passion I have for the game, and I feel very at home at that position.
What goals do you have for yourself this upcoming season? All-State
Team Wins State Championship
130 tackles half of those for loss
Be more of a leader on and off the field.
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