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Illinois’ QB-turned-WR Isaiah Williams out to prove himself at NFL Combine

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Williams topped 1,000 yards as a receiver last season.

INDIANAPOLIS — Isaiah Williams could’ve transferred the moment Illinois coach Bret Bielema mentioned switching from quarterback to wide receiver going into the 2021 season. That’s what a lot of players would do.

Williams admitted it was “very difficult,” but called it one of the best moves he ever made. He was All-Big Ten as a junior last season with 82 catches for 1,055 yards and five touchdowns and hoped to use the NFL scouting combine to propel his stock out of the late rounds.