Illinois Fighting Illini 4th year Senior Wide Receiver Pat Bryant has accepted an invite to the Senior Bowl and has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Pat Bryant has steadily built on his collegiate states year over year, finishing this past season with 5 catches for 984 yards and 10 Touchdowns. Bryant is a bigger wideout, listed at 6’2” and 200 lbs, who likes to grab passes at the high point and use his size and athleticism to fight for extra yards. While his red zone prowess is his signature trait, Bryant has shown ability to gain separation as well as showcase open field moves.
The Senior Bowl will be a big moment for Bryant, who endured a run-heavy Illinois team with average to below average quarterback play. While Bryant was able to take advantage of softer competition, he came up small when facing tougher NFL caliber DB’s. 3 catches for 26 yards vs Oregon, 3 for 39 against Penn State, and 4 for 32 vs Michigan, for example. Bryant is currently estimated as a 4th round pick, he has the physical traits to elevate himself if he shows out in Mobile, but if he is shut down expect his draft stock to plummet.
Author: Lukasz Stec (@Lukasz_FF01)