Dec. 21, 2010
Take a look at how former Illini fared during week 15 of the 2010 NFL season.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Scored his 10th touchdown of the season and rushed for 100 yards in the Steelers' 22-17 loss to the Jets. Watch Mendenhall's two-yard TD run
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Led the Broncos with four receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown in the 39-23 loss to the Raiders. He is currently second in the NFL with 1,264 receiving yards. Watch Lloyd's 33-yard TD reception
Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Caught three passes for 34 yards in the Buccaneers' 23-20 overtime loss to the Lions.
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - Led the team with six carries for 20 yards in the Saints' 30-24 loss to the Ravens.
Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Was second on the team in tackles with 10, including eight solo stops, in the Saints' 30-24 loss to the Ravens.
Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Made a 37-yard field goal and a pair of extra points in the Texans' 31-17 loss to the Titans.
Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Notched a pair of solo tackles and one pass defended in the Dolphins' 17-14 loss to the Bills.
Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Tallied two solo tackles in the Cowboys' 33-30 win over the Redskins.
Brit Miller, LB, St. Louis Rams - Made one tackle in the Rams' 27-13 loss to the Chiefs before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 36.8 yards on a four punts, including three inside the 20-yard line, in the Jets' 22-17 win over the Steelers.
David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Played offensive line and protected Eli Manning, who threw four touchdowns, in the Giants' 38-31 loss to the Eagles.
Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Made one solo tackle in the Texans' 31-17 loss to the Titans.
Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard for the Jets' 22-17 victory over the Steelers.
Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Had one solo tackle in the Cowboys' 33-30 win over the Redskins.
Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Played offensive line in the Chiefs' 27-13 win over the Rams.
Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was inactive for the Jets' 22-7 win over the Steelers.
Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Was inactive for the Vikings' 40-14 loss to the Bears.
Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Was inactive for the third-straight game due to a neck injury while the Colts defeated the Jaguars 34-24.
Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Was inactive for the Rams' 27-13 loss to the Chiefs due to a high ankle sprain.
Other Illini in the NFL
Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Injured reserve
Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Injured reserve
