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03/12/20 - OLB Oluwole Betiku Jr, Jr/2020, Illinois

If Lovie Smith is upset with Oluwole Betiku for leaving Illinois early, he has an unusual way of showing it. Betiku flew into town Friday to get ready for Monday's Illinois Pro Timing Day. At the airport, Betiku saw Smith, who was picking up his grandson. "He gave me a ride to my place," Betiku said. "We had a good conversation. He was great. He's like a father to me." The defensive end transferred to Illinois from Southern Cal before the start of the 2019 season. After limited playing time with the Trojans, he was an immediate hit with the Illini.

Despite missing three games because of injury, Betiku led the team with nine sacks. Betiku could have come back to Illinois for another year. But on Jan. 11, the 22-year-old declared for the NFL draft. "After the season, I looked at my numbers, I looked at how I played, and I just felt like I'm ready for the challenge," Betiku said. Betiku didn't seek much advice before making the jump. "I really just focused my soul and sat by myself in the house and asked myself, 'I've already graduated, I've got a college degree. What am I waiting for?'" Betiku said. "I might as go try to be a professional player." What happens next is up to him. "At the end of the day, wherever you go, however you go, you have to make a team, you have to work hard," Betiku said. "I believe in my hard work and my effort. I've always bet on my effort and myself." - News Gazette Tribune

Jr/2020