Illinois tight end Daniel Barker stole the spotlight at the start of the Illinois-Rutgers Basketball game Friday night.
Barker, a fourth-year junior, declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
In a tweet, Barker said Illinois made him a “better man and a better football player.”
Barker had a historic career for the Illini, considering the past two seasons were with former top prospect Luke Ford in the tight end room. He had a program-record 11 career touchdowns, and had a career day against UTSA in September with five receptions for 75 yards and two scores.