Pat Bryant Stands By His NFL Combine Time & Declines to Run 40 At Illini Pro Day

Former Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant participated in positional drills at Pro Day workout in front of scouts from 30 NFL teams.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

March 13, 2025

CHAMPAIGN — Pat Bryant has elected to stand on the merit of his workout times and numbers from the National Football League Scouting Combine two weeks ago in Indianapolis.

Bryant, a 2024 first-team All-Big Ten Conference by The Associated Press, declined the opportunity to do any of the track and field activities during the Illinois Pro Day workouts inside the indoor facility of the Smith Family Football . . .

 

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