Patrick Bryant is a Vertical Threat WR for Illinois. Patrick's 2024 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 60 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsEastern Illinois | W45-0 | — | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 2 | 28 | 2.36 |
| 2 | vsKansas | W23-17 | 4.9 | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 37 | 2.20 |
| 3 | vsCentral Michigan | W30-9 | -15.8 | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 2 | 31 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 4 · Rec Yds 70 · Avg 17.5 · Rec TD 1
| 1.42 |
| 4 | @Nebraska | W31-24 | 5.5 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 2 | 29 | 1.78 |
| 5 | @Penn State | L7-21 | 24.6 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 17 | 1.63 |
| 7 | vsPurdue | W50-49 | -16.2 | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 1 | 32 | 1.07 |
| 8 | vsMichigan | W21-7 | 10.6 | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0.39 |
| 9 | @Oregon | L9-38 | 26.0 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 17 | 0.19 |
| 10 | vsMinnesota | L17-25 | 10.4 | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 0 | 25 | 1.00 |
| 12 | vsMichigan State | W38-16 | -4.6 | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 1 | 57 | 0.89 |
| 13 | @Rutgers | W38-31 | 6.4 | 7 | 197 | 28.1 | 1 | 64 | 2.96 |
| 14 | vsNorthwestern | W38-28 | -8.2 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 43 | 1.24 |
