Liuget makes it official, joins Leshoure, Wilson in 2011 NFL Draft

"Playing at the University of Illinois was a wonderful experience that I will always remember, but I feel that I am ready to take the next step and enter the NFL Draft," Liuget said. "I want to give a special thanks to Coach Zook and the entire coaching staff, as well as all of the support staff and academic counselors at Illinois. I especially want to thank my teammates and all the Fighting Illini fans out there who made college such a great experience.

"During my time at Illinois," Liuget continued, "I have become a more responsible young man and have developed the character that I will need to make this journey a success. For that I will always be grateful."

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