Beloit College

Ryan Kilburg was hired as an assistant football coach in the Spring of 2026, where he will serve as the Defensive Backs coach.

Originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, Kilburg played three seasons at Western Michigan & his final season at Eastern Illinois. Over the course of his career, he amassed 21 tackles, 2 Fumble recoveries & 1 Pass Break-Up. He was also a core contributor to 4 special teams units such as kick-off, kickoff return, punt and punt return.

Before Beloit, Kilburg was a Student Assistant at Eastern Illinois for the 2025 season.

As a 2026 graduate of Eastern Illinois, Kilburg earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies along with a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport and Recreation Management. He also obtained a minor in Business as well. Beloit marks his second coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.