Pat Bryant declares for NFL Draft, opts out of bowl game
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redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- Batavia
It was an absolute pleasure to watch Pat Bryant play football for the University of Illinois.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
His game-winning TD will honestly go down as one of the craziest and most epic moments in Illini football history, given this season ended up being such a rare 9+-win season!
Hell of a season and career, kid. Go and tear it up on Sundays.
so is this then just conformation he won't play in the bowl?
Does he have the ability to come back if he doesn't hire an agent? Or does that only apply in the basketball realm
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Go get yours, Pat, and thanks for all the great moments you gave to Illinois football fans.
He's out of eligibility.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
It's been a pleasure to watch him. Go earn yourself that bag, young man!
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
could be
skamin7
- Wellington, FL
I was wondering the same thing. I really want to see him on the field one last time.
skamin7
- Wellington, FL
I really hope he does. I want to see him one last time if they end up the in the Citrus Bowl and will need him against a top SEC opponent.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Given he is out of eligibility and the timing of the announcement, I think it is highly logical to conclude that Bryant will be opting out of the bowl game, which should come as no surprise to us. This is in his best interest, and I am excited to see him develop at the next level. Preparing for the draft is in itself a full-time job, so I am happy he made this announcement much earlier. I want to see him continue to climb up the draft boards, as it will make Illinois even more appealing for potential high end recruits. The timing of the announcement also allows proper practice time for the bowl game for the other receivers that will still be around.
Wouldn't he also be opting out of the Senior Bowl? We just saw that invite video yesterday...
No, you can opt out of your team's bowl game and still play in the Senior Bowl.
Thank you Pat for all the thrills to Illini fans and all the chills you brought to many defensive backs.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I said it after the Rutgers game, and I'll say it again.
If Illinois is a consistent 8-10 win team moving forward, that Rutgers game will be looked upon as a culture-forming win for the program. And Pat Bryant's touchdown will undoubtedly be the defining moment of that game.
He is already an Illini legend.
If Illinois is a consistent 8-10 win team moving forward, that Rutgers game will be looked upon as a culture-forming win for the program. And Pat Bryant's touchdown will undoubtedly be the defining moment of that game.
He is already an Illini legend.
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