Is Ca'Lil Valentine starting?
Ca'Lil Valentine is the projected starter at RB for Illinois Fighting Illini.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Chandler, ranked #409 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 614 rushing yards, 4 rush TD. That's 34% of the team's production at his spot and 81th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 614 | 4 |
| 2024 | 212 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8950
- National Rank
- #409
- High School
- Chandler
- Hometown
- Chandler, AZ
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated offense; 81th-percentile production (×0.95 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Illinois Fighting Illini
- 1591Ca'Lil ValentineStarter
- 22181Aidan Laughery
- 32369Jordan Anderson
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.