Karson Kaiser is a wide receiver for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The 6'1", 170-pound sophomore from Weston, Florida, attended Champaign Centennial High School in Illinois, where he lettered three times and earned Special Teams Player of the Year honors under head coach Kyle Jackson. Kaiser chose Illinois to pursue an opportunity with his local university while majoring in recreation, sport, and tourism. He did not appear in games during his freshman season in 2024 and redshirted. Kaiser remained on the roster as a returning player for the 2025 season.