Big Ten NFL Draft Success by School

By Noah Seligman | May 1, 2017

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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#12 Illinois: 4 (14 Picks)

2017: 1 Picks (5 Points)

2016: 3 Picks (9 Points)

2015: 0

2014: 0

Illinois has some decent pass rushers it produces on occasion but things have been pretty bleak on the prairie for quite some time. Maybe Lovie Smith will turn it around. It’s not like he has to play Green Bay.

Nov 12, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmets during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 48-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /