ESPN reports that Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. "This is a dream for me. I've proven myself on the college level and I've proven I can make plays," Benn said Wednesday. Benn is the third-ranked receiver by Todd McShay of Scouts Inc., behind Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant and Notre Dame's Golden Tate. Benn is ranked No. 33 overall on Scouts' list of draft prospects. "I can do returns, but I also consider myself a pure receiver. I've got the size advantage and I have a real hunger to prove myself," Benn said. Been saiid at a news conference Wednesday he thinks he is ready for the National Football League and wants to take care of his family. Benn is considered a top prospect and high-round pick even after a disappointing junior season at Illinois. Draft expert and former NFL general manager Gil Brandt believes Benn will be a second-round pick. His mom Denise wants him to stay at Illinois but that does not look like it is going to happen.
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