14 Illini in NFL Training Camps

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Football August 20, 2020

14 Illini in NFL Training Camps

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Fourteen former Fighting Illini football players have spots in NFL training camp this season.

The list of Illini on NFL rosters includes veterans Whitney Mercilus, Ted Karras and Tavon Wilson along with more recent Illini including Nick Allegretti, Chase McLaughlin and Del'Shawn Phillips.

The Miami Dolphins have three former Illini in camp while the Indianapolis Colts have two.

Two former Illini, Geronimo Allison and Matt LaCosse, were on NFL rosters but have opted out of the season due to COVID 19.

Illini in the NFL
Former Illini	Team	Position
Nick Allegretti	Kansas City Chiefs	Offensive Guard
James Crawford	Miami Dolphins	Linebacker
Christian Dilauro	Pittsburgh Steelers	Offensive Tackle
Clayton Fejedelem	Miami Dolphins	Safety
Justin Hardee	New Orleans Saints	Cornerback
Ted Karras	Miami Dolphins	Offensive Guard
Chase McLaughlin	Indianapolis Colts	Kicker
Whitney Mercilus	Houston Texans	Linebacker
Hardy Nickerson	Minnesota Vikings	Linebacker
Del'Shawn Phillips	Buffalo Bills	Linebacker
Dawuane Smoot	Jacksonville Jaguars	Defensive End
Malik Turner	Green Bay Packers	Wide Receiver
Jihad Ward	Baltimore Ravens	Defensive Tackle
Tavon Wilson	Indianapolis Colts	Safety

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