Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 10 of NFL action.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Houston Texans – Started at right guard in Houston's loss to the Rams.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Was on the field for 23 plays but did not record any stats in Green Bay's 23-16 win over the Bears.
» Arrelious Benn, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars – Saw action at WR and on special teams but did not record any stats in Jacksonville's 20-17 win over San Diego.
» Chunky Clements, DT, Houston Texans – Signed to Texans practice squad on Oct. 25 and was promoted to the 53-man roster for Week 10 but was not active for Houston's loss to the Rams.
» Vontae Davis, CB, Indianapolis Colts – Veteran cornerback had his season cut short by injury and was released by the Colts after Week 10.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Started at strong safety, made six tackles and had pass defense in Cincinnati's 24-20 loss to the Titans.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – Was in on 11 special teams plays but did not record any stats in Indianapolis' loss to the Steelers.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – One week after scoring his first NFL touchdown on a blocked punt, Hardee saw action on 17 special teams plays but did not record any stats in the 47-10 victory.
» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Started at tight end and had one catch for four yards while also helping to pave the way for 482 yards of total offense and 47 points in the Saints blowout victory of the Bills.
» Ted Karras, OG, New England Patriots – Saw time at center and on special teams in New England's 41-16 win over Denver.
» Corey Liuget, DL, San Diego Chargers – Started at defensive tackle, had one tackle and blocked and extra point in San Diego's loss to the Jaguars.
» 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 – Saw action at both LB and on special teams but did not record any stats in the Bengals' loss to the Titans.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Saw action at both defensive end and on special teams, recording on QB hurry in Jacksonville's win over the Chargers.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Detroit Lions – Started at defensive tackle, made two tackles and had two QB hurries in Detroit's 38-24 win over Cleveland.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders – Oakland was on a bye during Week 10.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at strong safety, had seven tackles, one sack, one TFL and one QB hurry in Detroit's victory.
Illini on Practice Squads
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New York Giants – Played in three games with one start before being moved to the practice squad before Week 10.
» 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.
