Which Illinois Fighting Illini football players were chosen in NFL Draft? Here's the full list
The 2024 NFL Draft was Thursday through Saturday and several University of Illinois football players will soon begin their careers at the next level.
Here's a look at where Illini prospects were selected in this year's NFL Draft, along with those signed as undrafted free agents after the draft.
Jer'Zhan 'Johnny' Newton, Illinois, DL, Washington Commanders
The 6-foot-2, 295 pound Newton is the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the second round with the 36th overall pick.
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Isaiah Adams, Illinois, OL, Arizona Cardinals
The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Adams was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the 71st overall pick in the third round.
Tip Reiman, Illinois, TE, Arizona Cardinals
The 6-foot-5, 270 pound Reiman was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round with the 82nd overall pick.
Casey Washington, Illinois, WR, Atlanta Falcons
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Washington was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick.
Isaiah Williams, Illinois, WR
The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
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Keith Randolph Jr., Illinois, DL
The 6-foot-5, 300-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears.
John Paddock, Illinois, QB, Atlanta Falcons
The 6-footer signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons.
Denzel Daxon, Illinois, DL, Dallas Cowboys
The 6-foot-2, 320-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.
Tarique Barnes, Illinois, LB, Houston Texans
The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder signed as an undrafted free agent the Houston Texans.
Julian Pearl, Illinois, OL
The Danville, Illinois, native is a 6-foot-6, 315-pounder and a projected seventh-round pick.
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