As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, we look back on the college career arc of Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver and return specialist Isaiah Williams. The narrative of his college career is a bit reminiscent of Aaron Bailey. Just like Bailey, Williams was a very highly rated quarterback recruit who chose Illinois, instead of one of the blue blood programs who offered him, … [Read more...] about Illini WR Isaiah Williams Took Unique Path to NFL Draft
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What Illinois Star Isaiah Williams Brings to the Next Level
With the 2024 NFL Draft drawing closer, we now re-post this feature article and exclusive with day three prospect Isaiah Williams, from the Reliaquest Bowl postgame press opportunities When you play a Big Ten West opponent, the Big Ten West envelops you. It's not just a college football division, it's an all-consuming force of nature. … [Read more...] about What Illinois Star Isaiah Williams Brings to the Next Level
NFL Draft’s First Two Rounds Will Feature Some Illini
For the fourth year in a row, the first couple rounds of the NFL Draft will feature a couple names from your Illinois Fighting Illini. Tailback Rashard Mendendall went in the first round in '08, cornerback Vontae Davis was the 25th overall pick in '09, and last year, wide receiver Arrelious Benn was just a couple picks off from being a first round selection. With all this … [Read more...] about NFL Draft’s First Two Rounds Will Feature Some Illini