CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois offensive lineman Kendrick Green 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."
Green has been a consistent force on Illinois' offensive line since switching from defensive line after his true freshman season in 2017. He has started all 33 games on the offensive line in the last three years (29 at guard, 4 at center).
Green ranked as the No. 3 guard in the nation in 2020 and the No. 6 guard in the nation in 2019, according to PFF.
