Illinois Wesleyan senior defensive back Kevin Slawkowski (Mokena, Ill., Lincoln-Way East HS) is a three-year letterman and co-captain of the 2015 team. He was named to third team of preseason Division III All-American squad chosen by USA College Football and American Football Networks.
In 2014, he was chosen to the second team of all-College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin squads as a defensive back. He finished third on the IWU team with 58 total tackles (28 solo) and had two interceptions returned for 28 yards.
A business (financial services) major at Illinois Wesleyan, he is the son of Ken and Tammy Slawkowski.
Why you chose Illinois Wesleyan: For the Dudes and the Guys
IWU class you’re most qualified to teach: Dance Appreciation
The hardest challenge about being a Division III student-athlete is: Nothing. We’re living the dream.
Worst grade in a class you ever got – what and when? My Gateway class freshman year. I think it was called Real Men and Women of America.
I’m deathly afraid of ... : Fear is a lie.
Worst habit: Running up the score on Artie Checchin in FIFA
Most expensive traffic ticket: I am a law-abiding citizen.
Language I’d like to learn: Sign Language would be a cool one to learn
The longest I could survive without my cell phone: I’m not sure, but I wouldn’t mind it.
One word your mother or father would use to describe you: Shout out to Ken and Tammy, I love them to death.
Favorite sports figure: The Terminator from Little Giants
My greatest moment in sports was: This year’s comeback vs. Carthage was a fun one to be a part of.
The best player I ever faced was: Toss up between Shane Falco and Vince Papale
Worst dresser on my team: John Shipman’s game day attire.
Thing that’s been in my fridge the longest: Mac Zabriskie’s two-year old wheel of cheese
Person I’m dying to have dinner with: Carrie Underwood
Favorite food: Any meal made with love from the roomies
Vegetable I won’t eat: Eggplant
Pepsi or Coke? Pepsi
Favorite TV show: "Entourage"
Favorite musical group: The Temptations
Favorite movie: "Top Gun"
If a movie were made of my life, I would like the following person to play me: Marky Mark Wahlberg
If my life were on TV as a reality show, I’d call it: "RJM"
The person in history I would most like to meet is: Frank Sinatra
My dream job would be: Receipt Checker at Sam’s Club
Place I’d most like to live: Greenhouse
Two things that are tops on my “bucket list”: Run with the bulls in Spain, and attend a live taping of Maury.
My possession that would fetch the most on eBay: My game worn Pat Nudo #34 jersey
Who is the luckiest person in the world? Sean Flaherty. Based on looks alone
What I miss most about being in the third grade: The streets of Lansing
