Kene Anene

Get to Know Kene ... At what age did you start playing football and how did you get into football? I started playing football in first grade after seeing my brothers play. Who is your biggest role model? My biggest role models are my brothers because we've been through a lot. Who was your favorite player growing up and who do you model your game after? My favorite players growing up were Marshawn Lynch and Russell Wilson. Tell us about your hometown/where you're from? I'm from Cottage Grove, Minnesota, but my family is from Nigeria. I love repping my Nigerian culture. What is one thing that someone wouldn't know about you? I love playing FIFA. 2025: Played in two games in 2025, including against Wagner and at Arizona. 2024: Did not see game action during the 2024 season. High School: Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN…Ranked as the No. 10 prospect in Minnesota by Rivals…Scored a rushing touchdown in a game during his senior season…Holds a 3.7 GPA. Personal: Son of Chukwudumebi & Ositadinma Anene…Has two brothers, Chin and Troy…Also competes in track & field…Chose Kansas over offers from Army, Colorado State, North Dakota State and others.