But after the draft comes the preferred free agent signings. It looks like Illinois also had a few of these as well.
V’Angelo Bentley
Right after the draft concluded, the news broke that former Illinois cornerback and special teams specialist, V’Angelo Bentley, was signed by the New England Patriots.
It is pretty clear that Bentley is heading there to be a multi-tool player. He has the ability to not only play cornerback, but he is also a solid punt returner as well.
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The Patriots are bringing back both of their starting cornerbacks from last season, so Bentley will have plenty of time to sit behind them and learn the craft.