Eli Coenen - Michigan State University Athletics

R-JR. | DL | 6-7 | 290
Baldwin, Wis. | Baldwin-Woodville High School | Bemidji State (2023-24) | Illinois (2025)

Transfer defensive lineman from Illinois has two seasons of eligibility remaining . . . played two seasons at Bemidji State (2023-24) and one season at Illinois (2025) . . . has played in 28 career games.

2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT ILLINOIS): Played in all 13 games . . . played 222 snaps on defense and 14 on special teams . . . recorded eight tackles . . . had a 6-yard sack and four tackles in the Music City Bowl win over Tennessee (12/30) . . . recorded two tackles vs. Purdue (10/4) . . . had two tackles and a half sack vs. Western Illinois (8/29).

2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT BEMIDJI STATE): Appeared in 13 games with one start . . . recorded 20 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss (19 yards), 2.0 sacks (12 yards), one pass break-up and one fumble recovery . . . credited with a career-high 2.0 sacks (12 yards) and 2.5 tackles for loss (13 yards) with four tackles overall and a PBU against Western Colorado (11/30) . . . had four tackles and 1.5 TFLs vs. Augustana (11/16) . . . recovered a fumble and had a half tackle for loss with four stops vs. Minot State (10/26) . . . had a 3-yard TFL vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/14).

2023 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT BEMIDJI STATE): Played in two games to preserve his redshirt season . . . had two tackles against Concordia-St. Paul (10/21) . . . made his collegiate debut against Mary (9/23).

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played tight end and defensive end at Baldwin-Woodville High School . . . was an all-region pick at both positions his senior season in 2022 . . . honorable mention all-state choice as a defensive end . . . also lettered as a basketball player for the Blackhawks.

Pronunciation: KOO-nehn