Kendrick Green drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 3rd round
He’s gonna be a Steeler.
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From in-state four-star recruit to playing on Sundays.
Kendrick Green was selected as the 24th pick in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday’s NFL Draft.
Green started all 33 games on the offensive line for the Illini after moving over from defensive tackle in his redshirt season. He was named a USA Today Second Team All-American and a consensus All-Big Ten First Team pick for Illinois a year ago. According to PFF, he was also the third-ranked guard in the country last season.
Kendrick Green declares for NFL Draft
He’s going to be drafted.
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Kendrick Green is heading to the next level.
One of the nation’s best offensive lineman announced Tuesday that he will enter the NFL Draft.
Green was a 2020 USA Today Second Team All-American and a consensus First Team All-Big Ten pick.
“It has been an honor to wear the Orange & Blue for the last four years and be a part of the Fighting Illini family. The memories we have made will last forever,” Green said in a statement. “I want to thank all my family and friends in Peoria for getting me here. Without all of their support, I would not be where I am today. Thank you to Coach Smith, the coaches, and all the staff at Illinois. They made me a better man and football player from the minute I stepped on campus. It has been nothing short of a blessing. With that being said, after discussing with my family I’d like to announce that I have decided to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.”