Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 7 of NFL action.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Houston Texans – Houston had a bye in Week 7.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Had one catch for 14 yards (on two targets) as the Packers fell to the Saints, 26-17.
» Arrelious Benn, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was targeted once but did not record a catch and also made one special teams tackle in Jacksonville's 27-0 win over the Colts.
» Vontae Davis, CB, Indianapolis Colts – Started at CB and made two tackles in the Colts' loss to the Jaguars.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Made one special teams tackle in the Bengals' loss to the Steelers.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – Made his 2017 NFL debut with one carry for five yards in the Colts loss to the Jaguars. Was promoted to the active roster on Oct. 20 after being signed to the Colts practice squad on Oct. 17.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Was in 16 special teams snaps but did not record any stats in the Saints' 26-17 win over Green Bay.
» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Started at TE and played a key role blocking in the 26-17 win over the Packers. He did not record any stats in 52 snaps (43 on offense and 9 on special teams).
» Ted Karras, OG, New England Patriots – Was in on five special teams snaps in New Englands' 23-7 win over Atlanta.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New York Giants – Started at TE and played a key role blocking in the Giants' loss to the Seahawks. He did not record any stats in 17 offensive snaps.
» Corey Liuget, DL, San Diego Chargers – Was inactive in Week 7 due to a back injury.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Started a SAM linebacker the first five games, but suffered a torn pectoral in game five. The sixth-year pro was placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the 2017 season.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Was in on 18 special teams plays but did not record any stats in the Bengals' loss to the Steelers.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Had one tackle (in 32 snaps) and helped the Jaguars to a 27-0 shoutout win over the Colts.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Detroit Lions – Detroit had a bye in Week 7.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders – Was not active in Week 7.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Detroit had a bye in Week 7.
Illini on Practice Squads
» Chunky Clements, DT, Houston Texans – Signed to Texans practice squad on Oct. 25.
» Carroll Phillips, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Signed to Jaguars practice squad after training camp.
» Gimel President, OLB, Houston Texans – Signed to Texans practice squad after training camp.
