DE · Minnesota Vikings
Kenny Willekes
Age 28 · 191 cm (6'3") · 120 kg · Born Jul 22, 1997 · Michigan State
NFL career
2020
debut year
2022
last season
3
seasons
#79
jersey
College: Michigan State
2020 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#225
overall pick
MIN
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2021 to 2021 · 5 games.
Defense
9solo tackles
2.5sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
1 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Minnesota Vikings | 5 | 9 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Minnesota Vikings
Most recent results for the franchise while Kenny Willekes was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
L
W
W
L
W
W
24–31 vs Giants
2022-19 · Jan 15, 2023 · PLAYOFF
W
29–13 @ Bears
2022-18 · Jan 8, 2023 · REGULAR
L
17–41 @ Packers
2022-17 · Jan 1, 2023 · REGULAR
W
27–24 vs Giants
2022-16 · Dec 24, 2022 · REGULAR
W
39–36 vs Colts
2022-15 · Dec 17, 2022 · REGULAR
L
23–34 @ Lions
2022-14 · Dec 11, 2022 · REGULAR
W
27–22 vs Jets
2022-13 · Dec 4, 2022 · REGULAR
W
33–26 vs Patriots
2022-12 · Nov 24, 2022 · REGULAR
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Michigan State alumni in the NFL
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2020 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#215
#219
#220
#221
#222
#223
#227
Markus Bailey
LB · CIN
#216
#217
Kamren Curl
WAS
Jauan Jennings
WR · SFO
#218
Carter Coughlin
LB · NYG
#219
Geno Stone
SAF · BAL
#220
K.J. Hill
WR · LAC
#221
Stantley Thomas-Oliver
CB · CAR
#222
Eno Benjamin
RB · ARI
#223
Chris Claybrooks
CB · JAX
#224
#226
Cole McDonald
TEN
Arlington Hambright
G · CHI
#227
Lachavious Simmons
G · CHI
DE peers of the era
Other DEs who debuted within five seasons of Kenny Willekes.
A.J. Epenesa
Debut 2020 · #57 · Bills
Austin Edwards
Debut 2020 · #60 · Chiefs
Azur Kamara
Debut 2020 · #93 · Chiefs
Benning Potoa'e
Debut 2020 · #79 · Commanders
Bradlee Anae
Debut 2020 · Jets
Bryce Huff
Debut 2020 · #47 · 49ers
Calvin Taylor
Debut 2020 · Steelers
Casey Toohill
Debut 2020 · #99 · Bills