Illinois Football: Senior receiver Pat Bryant due for breakout game

Talented wideout Pat Bryant has been a reliable force for quarterback Luke Altmyer and the Illini offense. Currently, he is leading Illinois Football in receiving yards. That is certainly not an easy feat in a room with talent such as Zakhari Franklin.

Through 2 games, Bryant’s hauled in 2 touchdowns on 8 receptions, totaling 133 receiving yards. Of course, including a couple of massive catches to help seal an upset over the Kansas Jayhawks. Certainly, a hot start to the future pro’s senior season, which is shaping up to be an exciting one in Champaign.

Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) dives over Kansas Jayhawks safety O.J Burroughs (5) and scores a touchdown during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bryant brings Reliability

Currently, the Illini senior hoists an impressive 16.6 yards per play average, which tells us a lot about him as a receiver. He is a reliable playmaker, who is also great at moving the chains. It seems that when Altmyer is looking to hit a home run, Bryant is almost always the best answer.

Pat uses his large frame and reliable hands to highpoint the ball, and make plays that a lot of other guys just couldn’t. This was including a ridiculous 4th quarter catch in double coverage, helping the Illini move the chains 37 yards deep into Jayhawks territory.

Pat has a great opportunity to have himself a game against the Chippewas’ struggling defense and add a few more big plays to his current total.

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