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Vontae Davis celebrates after helping stop Adrian Peterson at the goalline in the final minute of the Dolphin's 14-10 win over the Vikings on Sept. 19, 2010. (AP Photo)

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Illini in the NFL - Week 2

Football

Illini in the NFL - Week 2

Sept. 21, 2010

Take a look at how former Illini fared during week two of the 2010 NFL season.

Vontae Davis, CB, Miami Dolphins - Had a key interception at the goal line, six solo tackles and a pass defended in Miami's 14-10 win over Minnesota. Was also part of a key fourth and goal stop in the final minutes of the game, preventing a go-ahead Vikings touchdown.
Watch Davis' interception of Favre | Watch Davis help stuff Peterson on 4th and goal

Neil Rackers, K, Houston Texans - Kicked the game-winning 35-yard field goal with 3:24 left in overtime, as the Texans knocked off the Washington Redskins 30-27. He also was good from 47 yards and 43 yards in regulation to aid the Texans' comeback. Watch Rackers' game-winning OT field goal

Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints - Caught a game-high eight passes for 57 yards and led the team with 46 rush yards in the Saints' 25-22 victory over San Francisco.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers - Posted a team-high 69 rush yards on 23 carries and a catch in the Steelers' 19-11 win over the Titans.

Kelvin Hayden, CB, Indianapolis Colts - Led the team with eight total tackles, including six solo stops, and one pass defended in the Colts' 38-14 win over the Giants.

Brandon Lloyd, WR, Denver Broncos - Had three catches for 53 yards in the Broncos' 31-14 win over the Seahawks.

Greg Lewis, WR, Minnesota Vikings - Caught one pass for 14 yards in the Vikings' 14-10 loss to the Dolphins.

Alan Ball, CB, Dallas Cowboys - Had two solo tackles in a 27-20 loss to Chicago.

David Diehl, OL, New York Giants - Started at left tackle for the Giants in their 38-14 loss to the Colts.

Eugene Wilson, FS, Houston Texans - Notched three solo tackles and one pass defended in the Texans' 30-27 overtime win against the Redskins.

Danny Clark, LB, New Orleans Saints - Had three tackles, including one solo stop, in the Saints' 25-22 win over San Francisco.

Will Davis, LB, Arizona Cardinals - Had one solo tackle in the Cardinals' 41-7 loss to the Falcons.

Steve Weatherford, P, New York Jets - Averaged 51.3 yards on four punts, including a long of 58 yards, in the Jets' 28-14 victory over the Patriots.

Josh Brent, DL, Dallas Cowboys - Played defensive end in the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Bears, but did not record any statistics.

Tony Pashos, OL, Cleveland Browns - Played right tackle for the Browns in their 16-14 loss to Kansas City.

Jon Asamoah, OL, Kansas City Chiefs - Played offensive line for Kansas City in its 16-14 win over Cleveland.

Brandon Moore, OL, New York Jets - Started at right guard for New York in its 28-14 victory over the Patriots.

Arrelious Benn, WR, Tampa Bay Bucaneers - Played in Tampa Bay's 20-7 win over Carolina, but did not record any statistics.

Jeff Cumberland, TE, New York Jets - Was active but did not play in the Jets 28-14 victory over the Patriots.

Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, St. Louis Rams - Did not play in the Rams' 16-14 loss to the Raiders due to injury (high ankle sprain).

Other Illini in the NFL
J Leman, LB, Minnesota Vikings - Injured reserve
Brit Miller, LB, St. Louis Rams - Practice squad

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Players Mentioned

Jon Asamoah

#52 Jon Asamoah

OL
6' 5"
Sophomore
Arrelious Benn

#9 Arrelious Benn

WR
6' 2"
Freshman
Josh Brent

#92 Josh Brent

DL
6' 2"
Freshman
Jeff Cumberland

#17 Jeff Cumberland

TE
6' 5"
Sophomore
Vontae Davis

#1 Vontae Davis

DB
Sophomore
Michael Hoomanawanui

#16 Michael Hoomanawanui

TE
6' 5"
Sophomore
Alan Ball

#18 Alan Ball

CB
6' 1"
Junior
Will Davis

#81 Will Davis

TE
6' 3"
Freshman
J Leman

#47 J Leman

LB
6' 2"
Sophomore
Rashard Mendenhall

#5 Rashard Mendenhall

RB
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jon Asamoah

#52 Jon Asamoah

6' 5"
Sophomore
OL
Arrelious Benn

#9 Arrelious Benn

6' 2"
Freshman
WR
Josh Brent

#92 Josh Brent

6' 2"
Freshman
DL
Jeff Cumberland

#17 Jeff Cumberland

6' 5"
Sophomore
TE
Vontae Davis

#1 Vontae Davis

Sophomore
DB
Michael Hoomanawanui

#16 Michael Hoomanawanui

6' 5"
Sophomore
TE
Alan Ball

#18 Alan Ball

6' 1"
Junior
CB
Will Davis

#81 Will Davis

6' 3"
Freshman
TE
J Leman

#47 J Leman

6' 2"
Sophomore
LB
Rashard Mendenhall

#5 Rashard Mendenhall

5' 11"
Freshman
RB