CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chase Brown, Sydney Brown, and Jartavius Martin will represent the Illinois football team and University of Illinois at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, the Big Ten Conference announced Monday. The Big Ten teams will be split between July 26-27 with Illinois' day on July 27.
Big Ten Media Days Schedule
Tuesday, July 26:Â Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern
Wednesday, July 27:Â Illinois, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin
Head coach Bret Bielema's Media Day press conference is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. CT on Wednesday, July 27 on Big Ten Network.
Illinois Representatives
Chase Brown
Brown led Illinois with 170 carries for 1,005 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns, along with 14 receptions for 142 receiving yards in 2021. The All-Big Ten third team selection was third in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game (100.5) and he is the only returning player in the nation with two of the nation's top 17 rushing games from 2021.
Sydney Brown
Brown is a four-year starter with 262 tackles and four interceptions in 38 career starts. He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention pick last season after leading Illinois with 81 tackles, including a team-best 50 solo tackles.
Jartavius Martin
Jartavius "Quan" Martin has been a staple of the Illinois secondary for four seasons, totaling 158 tackles, four interceptions, 16 passes defended, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 42 career games. Last season, he had the #2 tackling grade among Big Ten cornerbacks, according to PFF (88.8).
