Champaign, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Illinois' star runningback Chase Brown has been selected as the 163rd pick in the 5th round of the NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals
Brown led the NCAA for a majority of the season in total rushing yards and played a major factor in Illinois' success on offense.
Brown was named an All-American, as well as a spot on the All-Big Ten second team, voted on by both the players and coaches.
Chase's brother Sydney was drafted on Friday in the third round by the Philadelphia Eagles.