IN PICS: Illinois WR Pat Bryant and fiancée Tori glam up in white for a dreamy engagement shoot
Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant and his fiancée, Tori Trench, stunned fans with their dreamy white-themed engagement shoot. Florida native Bryant shared the images on his Instagram Thursday. Bryant, who made headlines after proposing to Tori on Oct. 5, showcased a beautiful radiant-cut engagement ring that’s been a hot topic on social media.
In the latest post, the couple dazzled in coordinated outfits—Bryant keeping it casual in a white tee and beige pants, while Trench sported an elegant white dress, creating a picture-perfect moment that lit up Instagram.
Bryant captioned the post:
"10-5-2024."
On the field, Bryant’s season has been equally impressive. He ranks fourth in the nation for receiving touchdowns with seven, bringing his career total with Illinois to 16.
As he gears up for the big Michigan vs. Illinois matchup in Week 8, Bryant’s season stats are solid: 27 receptions, 452 yards and an average of 16.7 yards per catch. He’s proving to be a dominant force this year, with no signs of slowing down.
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Pat Bryant reflects on mindset for final year in college football
This month, Pat Bryant sat down with "The Draft Network" to discuss his incredible start to the season. When asked what’s different this year, Bryant reflected on his mindset heading into his final season of college football.
Bryant shared how his approach has changed, with a clear focus on making every moment count.
“My mindset is a little bit different, just knowing that it’s my final season of college football,” he said. “Every game is one of my final opportunities to leave my mark here.”
“I see myself making big-time plays in the future,” he added.
Knowing it’s his last season playing college football, Bryant is focused on making every day count and every snap matter. When asked about stepping up as the go-to playmaker for his team, Bryant said:
“Yeah, of course I have,” he said. “I’ve taken what I learned from past teammates and applied it.”
“Like I said earlier, I’m really just trying to take advantage of every snap, every target that gets thrown my way,” he added. “My numbers as a receiver have improved as my techniques have gotten better.”
Pat Bryant has learned a lot from the guys who came before him, taken those lessons and used them to improve the game. According to him, his techniques have gotten better, and as a result, so have his numbers as a receiver.