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Kenny Willekes (born July 22, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Michigan State, and was three times named to the All-Big Ten team. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft.
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May 11, 2020 · Learn five things about the Vikings' seventh-round pick in 2020, defensive end Kenny Willekes. He won the Burlsworth Trophy, set a Michigan State record for tackles for loss, and played with Kirk Cousins in college.
May 13, 2020 · Their only other defensive line draftee came much later, with Kenny Willekes of Michigan State going at No. 225 overall — considered by many to be a steal at that spot. Will it work out that way...
Aug 18, 2021 · Nearly a full year after the first time Kenny Willekes stepped on the turf at U.S. Bank Stadium, the 2020 seventh-round pick out of Michigan State helped get the Vikings defense off the field.
Nov 6, 2021 · Willekes, a second-year pro, made his NFL debut last week as a COVID-19 replacement for the Vikings. He is expected to help fill the void left by Danielle Hunter, who tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the rest of 2021.
Nov 4, 2021 · Willekes, a seventh-round pick in 2020, played 16 defensive snaps in his first regular-season game for the Vikings last Sunday. He could be a key reserve with Danielle Hunter out and Patrick Jones II questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore.
