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Junior defensive back Kerby Joseph attempts to block the players path during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin on Oct. 9. Joseph has been drafted to the Detroit Lions in the 3rd round as pick 97.

Ten Illini football players earn a shot at an NFL roster, analyzing their fit on their new teams

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • May 4, 2022
Roderick Perry tackles the opposing ball carrier during the game against Iowa on Dec. 5. Perry is signing with the Cleveland Browns as undrafted free agent.

Cleveland Browns have signed former Illini defensive tackle Roderick Perry II as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • May 1, 2022
Owen Carney Jr. (99) celebrates with teammates Jartavius Martin (21) and Seth Coleman (49) during Illinois 14-6 win over No. 20 Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Edge rusher Owen Carney Jr signs with Miami Dolphins as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Defensive Back Tony Adams chases the opponent with the ball to make a tackle on Sept. 4 against UTSA.

Defensive back Tony Adams signed with New York Jets as undrafted free agent

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 30, 2022
Linebacker Jake Hansen makes a leap over the players who have fallen over on the field on Sept. 18 against Maryland.

Illinois football linebacker Jake Hansen signs with Houston Texans as undrafted free agent

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 30, 2022
Illinois kicker James McCourt is hoisted into the air by his teammates after the game against Wisconsin. McCourt has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers sign former Illini kicker James McCourt as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with quarterback Brandon Peters during the game against Maryland on Sept. 17. Peters has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent.

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters signs with Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Illinois Khalan Tolson tackles Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during the game between the two teams. Tolson has signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.

Former Illinois linebacker Khalan Tolson signs with Carolina Panthers as undrafted free agent

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Senior offensive lineman Doug Kramer huddles with the team during the game against Rutgers on Oct. 30.

Former Illini Doug Kramer picked in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Chicago Bears

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Senior offensive lineman Vederian Lowe during the game against Virginia on Sept. 11.

Former Illini Vederian Lowe selected in round six of 2022 NFL Draft

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • April 30, 2022
Defensive back Kerby Joseph goes to make a tackle against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 9. Joseph was selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Illinois football defensive back Kerby Joseph selected by Detroit Lions in third round of 2022 NFL Draft

By Jackson Janes, Staff Writer • April 29, 2022
Junior running back Chase Brown receives the ball from senior quarterback Tommy DeVito during the first half of the Spring Orange and Blue Game on Thursday. Brown and sophomore running back Josh McCray ran for a combined 174 yards during the game.

Column | Illini offense looks promising in 2022 Spring Game

By Josh Pietsch, On-Air Editor • April 24, 2022
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