Bielema's Illini Stars: NFL Draft History in Pittsburgh

Bret Bielema, Illinois coach, is making NFL draft history this week in Pittsburgh. After years of ignoring drafts, a wake-up call with Devon Witherspoons first-round pick in 2023 changed his approach. Now, hes attending five to six draft parties for his star players, including edge rusher Gabe Jacas and offensive lineman J.C. Davis, who could be second-round picks. This is the first draft with purely Bielemas recruits, building on successful NFL extensions for players like Witherspoon and safety Kerby Joseph. Bielema is hyping them up, attending pro day replays and jetting between celebrations with a private jet from Shahid Khan. Illinois is becoming a legit pro pipeline, and Bielema is there for every life-changing call. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51622a7667b24334