The News-Gazette · Apr 27, 2017
Illini's Spencer hoping for NFL shot
CHAMPAIGN — If Joe Spencer’s phone rings during Friday night’s Garth Brooks concert, he might need to leave early. Even if the country legend is singing “Friends in Low Places.”
The former Illinois center is waiting on a call from the NFL. Most likely, it will come Saturday or Sunday, after the seven-round NFL draft.
“I’m hoping to find a fit, get an opportunity in minicamp and go forward from there,” Spencer said.
Spencer, who recently won the Coach Wooden Citizen Cup for his off-the-field work, plans to watch the draft. The first round is set for tonight in Philadelphia (7 p.m., ESPN, NFL Network). The second and third rounds are Friday and the final four rounds are Saturday.