Thank you, Chase.
We figured this would be coming (at least I did), but Illinois RB Chase Brown has announced he will declare for the 2023 NFL Draft and skip the ReliaQuest Bowl against Mississippi State on Jan. 2.
In a tweet Brown posted Friday morning — he thanked Illini nation, his family, coaches, and teammates for all their support during his four-year tenure in Champaign.
The junior was a huge reason the Illini were able to finish with their best regular season tally since 2007, rushing for 1,643 yards and 10 touchdowns.