
Tony Balanganayi
Position coaches (Illinois, 2026): Alex Panos, Mike Linehan, Jordan Thomas, Archie McDaniel
Palatine, ILFreshman6'4"290 lb#55
Estimated NIL value
$48K
Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.
Transfer Vulnerability Score
12 / 100
53rd
Low risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.
HS recruit
Class
Freshman
Seasons left (incl. 2026)
5 seasons
Tony Balanganayi is a 6'4", 290-lb Freshman DL at Illinois from Palatine, IL. TransferPortl estimates Tony Balanganayi's NIL market value at $48K, a model estimate rather than a reported contract. Tony Balanganayi has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 12 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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TVS History
Current TVS
12
Highest TVS
21
Oct 19, 2026
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Market Value History
Current market value
$48,205
Highest market value
$52,070
Sep 19, 2026
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Season Statistics
| Season | Team | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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