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Tanner Heckel · Illinois Football

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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026

Tanner Heckel

Jersey
16
Position
DB
Class
Jr.
Height
5 ft 11 in
Weight
195 lb
Hometown
Lyndon, KS
High school / prior school (as listed)
Lyndon
Previous school
Not supplied
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Summary

Tanner Heckel — Player summary

Tanner Heckel helped Lyndon complete an undefeated Kansas eight-man championship season. His prep honors included offensive player-of-the-year and all-state recognition.

Additional background from the official biography retained October 16, 2026: His prep track career included Kansas state titles in the long jump and triple jump, and he was a three-time all-state basketball selection. Academic area listed in the retained biography: accountancy.

Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: Illinois Athletics — official player biography

Background

Tanner Heckel — Sourced player background

Tanner Heckel — additional facts from the official source retained 2026-10-16. Academic recognition mentioned in the biography includes Academic All-Big Ten, CSC Academic All-District. These are dated source details; the original roster snapshot remains unchanged. Check the linked school source for updates.

Checked 2026-10-29 · Sources: Illinois Athletics — official player biography

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