It has been stated before that the Illini have found little success in the NFL Draft in years prior. In 2018, the Illini went draftless. In 2017, Dawuane Smoot was selected in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. To say it has been a drought for the Illini is an understatement. Now, in 2019, Illinois has a few guys looking to make the jump to the NFL. One of those that should get plenty of looks is Big Ten Kicker of the Year Chase McLaughlin.
IMPACT ON THE ILLINI
Chase McLaughlin has long been regarded as one of the best kickers in the Big Ten, if not the country.