
Lucky 13: How Jersey Number Drama, Off-Field Wings Trips & On-Field Touchdowns Built An Illini Tommy DeVito-Pat Bryant Bond
Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant has quickly presented himself as Tommy DeVito’s most-trusted medium and deep route threat in this new Illini offense.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
September 28, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When Tommy DeVito arrived at Illinois, he quickly learned that he wasn’t going to get jersey number 13 - the only jersey number he’s had in his football career.
So, instead of wearing 13, the new Illinois quarterback made a decision that number would be involved in the offense in the form of sophomore wide receiver Patrick Bryant.