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JT Killen: From Surf Turf to The Factory – A Senior Season of Transition

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – JT Killen's (Lake Wylie, S.C./Charlotte Christian School/Coastal Carolina) football journey has taken him from the beaches and lakes of his southern roots to the cooler, gritty confines of Eastern Michigan University. As a senior linebacker, his first season in Ypsilanti marks a significant chapter in his career—a chapter defined by adaptation, leadership, and the pursuit of greatness on a new stage.

Adapting to The Factory
For Killen, the transition from playing in the Sun Belt Conference to the Mid-American Conference has been both a challenge and an opportunity.