Illinois Football: 5 Players Drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft
Nov 2, 2013; University Park, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive linesmen Ted Karras (69) blocks during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Illinois 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Karras is currently a senior with this Illinois football program. Ever since his freshman season he has started almost every game and the only games he has missed were due to injury.
Toward the end of the season last year, Karras suffered a torn ACL that put him out the rest of the season but he looks to make an impact in 2015.
This injury will probably hurt his draft stock because NFL scouts are going to want a healthy prospect. This is why Karras has to have a big season in 2015.
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If Karras can show scouts that he has not missed a beat despite this major setback then he will be drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Look for Karras to have a good season protecting Wes Lunt and opening holes for Josh Ferguson.
Karras will be drafted after next season somewhere between the 4th round and the 6th round. He will be a late draft steal for a team who needs a solid offensive lineman.
Karras will be drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Next: RB Josh Ferguson
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