Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 4 of 2020 NFL action.
» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Participated in five special teams snaps in the Chiefs' 26-10 win over the Patriots.
» Clayton Fejedelem, S, Miami Dolphins – Was active for the first time as a Dolphin and recorded one tackle in 21 special teams snaps in the Dolphins' 31-23 loss to the Seahawks.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Participated in 18 special teams snaps in the Saints' 35-29 win over the Lions.
» Ted Karras, C, Miami Dolphins – Started at center and participated in all 71 offensive snaps and five special teams snaps in the Dolphins' 31-23 loss to the Seahawks.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Started at linebacker and recorded four combined tackles, two sacks and three quarterback hits in 44 defensive snaps in the Texans' 31-23 loss to the Vikings.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Minnesota Vikings – Started at SLB and participated in 32 total snaps in the Vikings' 31-23 win over the Texans.
» Del'Shawn Phillips, LB, Buffalo Bills – Was not active for the Bills during their 30-23 win over the Raiders.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Participated in 36 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles and one TFL in the Jaguars' 33-25 loss to the Bengals.
» Malik Turner, WR, Dallas Cowboys – Participated in 13 total snaps in the Cowboys' 49-38 loss to the Browns.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Baltimore Ravens – Participated in 39 defensive snaps in the Ravens' 31-17 win over the Washington Football Team.
» Tavon Wilson, S, Indianapolis Colts – Participated in 15 special teams snaps in the Colts' 19-11 win over the Bears.
Practice Squads
» Chase McLaughlin, K, Minnesota Vikings
» Corey Liuget, DT, Houston Texans
Opt Outs
Former Illini Geronimo Allison (WR, Detroit) and Matt LaCosse (TE, New England) opted out of the NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns.
