NFL Draft Profile: Calvin Avery, Interior Defensive Lineman, Illinois Fighting Illini
Calvin Avery
Illinois Fighting Illini
#93
Pos: iDL
Ht: 6010
Wt: 345
Hand: 1000
Arm: 3318
40: 5.20
DOB: 9/4/1999
Hometown: Dallas, TX
High School: Bishop Dunne
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Originally from Dallas, Texas. He attended Bishop Dunne High School and was rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports. Played at the University of Illinois. As a freshman, played in all twelve games, totaling eighteen tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. During his sophomore season, he played in twelve games, totaling eight tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack. During the shortened 2020 season, he played in seven games, totaling fourteen tackles, one tackle for loss, and one sack. As a junior, he played in eleven games, totaling eleven tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks. During his senior season, he played in thirteen games, totaling twenty four tackles, two tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
