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Illinois coach Bret Bielema addresses NFL Draft grade assessments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema addresses NFL Draft grade assessments

Summary

At Big Ten Media Days, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema discussed the NFL College Advisory Committee's draft grade process. The committee offers evaluations to underclassmen considering early draft declarations. With limitations on submissions, Bielema noted three players—Jaheim Clarke, Mac Resetich, and Kaden Feagin—who are potential draft candidates but could benefit from another year in college. Clarke, in particular, hopes to follow in the footsteps of former Illini Kerby Joseph, now an All-Pro with the Detroit Lions.

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•Bielema outlined the draft grade process at Big Ten Media Days.
•The committee caps evaluations to five underclassmen per college program.
•Clarke, Resetich, and Feagin are listed as potential draft candidates.
•Clarke finds motivation from former Illini and NFL All-Pro Kerby Joseph.

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At Big Ten Media Days, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema listed three of his players who are candidates for this draft grade assessment process.
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