Cale Kimbro brings size, tackling production, and multi-sport athleticism to Eastern Illinois at linebacker
A 6-foot-2, 215-pound redshirt freshman linebacker for Eastern Illinois in the 2026 season, Cale Kimbro arrives with a productive high-school résumé and clear two-way athletic traits: at Mattoon High School in the 2024-25 season, MaxPreps lists 119 total tackles, 59 solo tackles, 1.0 sack and a fumble recovery, while Athletic.net shows strong spring speed with a 52.47 in the 400 meters in 2025. That combination suggests range, effort, and physicality—an appealing fit for a defense that wants a downhill, active linebacker with upside as he develops at the college level.
