The Illinois defense got some good news on Monday — the last day possible to declare for the NFL Draft.
Keith Randolph announced he is staying for his final year.
And an hour later, Randolph’s partner, Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton, announced his decision to stay for another year.
Newton and Randolph, affectionately known by Illini fans as “The Law Firm,” is practicing once again in Champaign.
The two led the stout interior defensive line and plugged all running lanes, allowing outside linebackers Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas to help in the passing game.