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Illinois State University Athletics

2020-21 Football Roster

37 Tyler Pennington

  • Position RB
  • Height 5-10
  • Weight 225

Biography

2021 (spring): Played in all four contests, playing on special teams and as a fullback ... scored a touchdown on only carry of the season, a one-yard dive at North Dakota State.

2019: Saw action in six games as a backup fullback and on special teams.

Arkansas: Redshirted in 2018.

Cary-Grove High School: A four-year starter, who finished as Cary-Grove High School’s all-time rushing leader with 5,161 rushing yards (15th on the IHSA career list) and 84 touchdowns … Named the Northwest Herald Male Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017 … Earned Northwest Herald All-Area first team honors in both football and baseball in 2016 and 2017.  Totaled 185 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks … Started at fullback for four seasons and at linebacker for three … A three-time Northwest Herald All-Area first-team selection …. Helped his teams to a 10-4 record in the playoffs with one Class 7A state runner-up finish and another semifinal appearance … Coached by Brad Seaburg … Rushed 274 times for 1,833 yards and 35 touchdowns in 14 games as a sophomore … Gained 180 yards and scored two touchdowns on 39 attempts in the 2014 Class 7A championship game … Carried 197 times for 1,120 yards and 8 touchdowns in eight games at fullback as a freshman … Also played baseball for four years at Cary-Grove High School.

Personal: Born on Jan. 19, 1999 … son of Doug and Stellanna Pennington.

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Historical Player Information

  • 37

    2019Redshirt Freshman

    RB
    5'10" 225 lbs
    37
  • 37

    2020Sophomore

    RB
    5'10" 225 lbs
    37