Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery emerge as veterans at Illini camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:05 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery emerge as veterans at Illini camp

Summary

Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery, former high school stars, are serving as veterans at the Illini fall camp in Champaign, Illinois. Laughery aims for a strong senior season after limited play last year, while Feagin transitions from running back to tight end under new coaches. Offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. expresses confidence in Feagin's ability to adapt and contribute significantly. Both players are adapting to new coaching styles, which could enhance their performances this season.

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Key Details

•Feagin and Laughery are training at Illini fall camp.
•Laughery hopes to stay healthy after limited play last year.
•Feagin switches positions to tight end this fall.
•Both players work with new coaches, enhancing skill development.
•Lunney Jr. optimistic about Feagin's performance in his new role.

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4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Local stars Laughery, Feagin now veterans at Illini fall camp

What they're saying

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – It may feel like just yesterday that Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery were starring on WCIA 3’s Friday Football Fever. Now, the pair of local standouts are the veterans at training camp with the Illini. Laughery, a Gibson City product will hope to stay healthy and productive as a senior, after […]
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