Kayode Amusan is a big-bodied Redbirds linebacker with real special-teams utility
Kayode Amusan’s profile is that of a developing, physical linebacker: Illinois State lists him at 6-3, 250 pounds, and in the 2024 season he appeared in all 14 games while posting five tackles; in 2025, he did not see game action. His high-school résumé hints at some juice too—team captain, tackles-for-loss leader, and his Minnesota class’s sack leader—so the upside is clear if his snaps grow. Why care? He looks like a downhill, effort-first fit who can help on special teams and develop into a tougher front-seven piece if his consistency and range continue to climb.
